Sure! Here's a delicious Italian Turkey Zucchini Skillet recipe—it's healthy, hearty, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
🍽️ Italian Turkey Zucchini Skillet
🕒 Ready in: 30 minutes
🍲 Serves: 4
🧂 Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced or halved and sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
🍳 Instructions:
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Cook Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes), breaking it up with a spoon.
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Add Aromatics: Add diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Add Zucchini: Stir in the zucchini and sauté for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
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Add Tomatoes & Seasoning: Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 8–10 minutes, until zucchini is fully tender and sauce thickens slightly.
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Top with Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it melt for 2 minutes.
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Serve: Garnish with chopped basil or parsley. Serve hot on its own or over rice, pasta, or quinoa if you'd like!
🔄 Variations:
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra veggies.
- Use ground chicken or beef if you don’t have turkey.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
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