Zesty Garlic Herb Ground Turkey Skillet
This Zesty Garlic Herb Ground Turkey Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables. It's perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color) diced
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Additions
- fresh spinach or kale a handful
- lemon juice a squeeze
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
- Push the turkey aside, add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, and basil, seasoning with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-5 minutes more; stir in spinach or kale if desired.
- Remove from heat, optionally squeeze lemon juice over the top for brightness, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is highly customizable; feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or corn. For an extra kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added with the dried herbs.