Zucchini Turkey Skillet

Close up shot of a cast-iron skillet with ground turkey and sauteed peppers and onions.

Zucchini Turkey Skillet

An easy one-pot meal featuring ground turkey, zucchini, and spices.Makes 4 servings for $5.

Michigan Harvest to Table™

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground turkey
Two (14.5-ounce) cans reduced or low-sodium, or no salt added diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 medium zucchini, sliced

Instructions

Spray large frying pan with cooking spray and bring to medium heat.
Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes or until translucent.
Add ground turkey and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Add canned tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper and simmer over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
Add zucchini and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve.

Notes

Extra Servings, Extra Value

This recipe makes more than four servings, making the overall cost a bit higher—but each serving stays around $1.25 or less. Save extra portions in the fridge or freeze them to enjoy later.

Change it Up

Replace turkey with lean ground beef, chicken, cooked lentils, or white beans.
Use turmeric instead of Italian seasoning.
Add diced bell peppers to Step 2 and corn to Step 5.
Try substituting ground venison. Add a little oil or butter while cooking, or mix in moisture-boosters like sautéed onions, a splash of broth, or even a spoonful of tomato sauce to keep it tender and flavorful.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 172calCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 78mgFiber: 4g

Keyword 30 minutes or Less, Comfort Food, Dinner, One Pot Meals, Venison