Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
This quick ground turkey skillet is a healthy dinner made with zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach. You’ll love this one pot meal for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey, can use lean ground beef if preferred
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Veggies
- 1½ tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 2 medium zucchini, cubed
- 1 bell pepper, any color, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini)
- ½ white or yellow onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
Instructions
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Add your ground turkey (or beef) to a large skillet on the stovetop. Use a spatula to crumble the meat. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned.
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Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, paprika, and minced garlic. Saute for one more minute so garlic is golden in color. Remove meat mixture from pan and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the oil to skillet with the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, and pepper. Stir. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and peppers and zucchini are close to tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Return the cooked ground turkey and garlic to the skillet. Add the water, tomato paste, and fresh spinach. Stir. Cover and simmer everything for 5 to 10 minutes or until it’s all warmed through and spinach is wilted.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 84mg, Sodium: 1060mg, Potassium: 872mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 4897IU, Vitamin C: 68mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
SmartPoints Information
- Ground Turkey: Usually around 4-5 SmartPoints for 4 oz (check specific brand)
- Zucchini: 0 SmartPoints
- Olive Oil: 1 SmartPoint per teaspoon
- Diced Tomatoes: 0 SmartPoints (no added sugar/salt)
Total SmartPoints
The total SmartPoints will depend on the exact amounts and brands used, but this dish is generally low in points, making it a great option for a healthy meal!
Feel free to adjust the spices and ingredients to suit your taste!
