Zesty Mediterranean Turkey Skillet
A flavorful and healthy skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey with colorful Mediterranean vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large Non-Stick Skillet or Cast-Iron Pan
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey 93/7 or 96/4
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Red Onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Zucchini chopped
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (red and yellow) chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Lemon Juice Juice of 1/2 Lemon
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh Parsley chopped
- Feta Cheese crumbled
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey to the hot skillet, breaking it up and cooking until browned; drain any excess fat.
- Push turkey to one side, add diced red onion to the other, cook for 3-4 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir together the turkey, onion, and garlic, then add zucchini, bell peppers, olives, diced tomatoes, oregano, paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, then garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the spices. This dish can be served over rice, quinoa, or with warm pita bread.