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Easy Ground Turkey Vegetable Skillet

Easy Ground Turkey Vegetable Skillet


Description

Dinner in 30 minutes? This sizzling skillet combines lean turkey with fresh veggies for a one-pan wonder that’s both healthy and incredibly delicious.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (454g) lean ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion (about 1 cup/160g), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic (about 1 tablespoon/9g), minced
  • 1 red bell pepper (about 1 cup/150g), diced
  • 1 zucchini (about 1 cup/120g), quartered and sliced
  • 1 cup (100g) carrots, sliced
  • 8 oz (226g) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, packed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until no longer pink and starting to brown. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softening. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers and mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add zucchini and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Return cooked turkey to the skillet. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Add fresh spinach, stirring until wilted (1-2 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.