Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Tomatoes
In short: Ground turkey cooked with zucchini, onion, tomatoes and smoked paprika in one skillet. A light, quick dinner for rice, pasta or baked potatoes. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 330 kcal
When there is a zucchini on the counter and ground turkey in the fridge, this skillet is the answer. The turkey is browned with onion and garlic, then zucchini and tomatoes cook down with smoked paprika and a little oregano into a loose, savory mix. It takes about 35 minutes, uses one pan and is easy to adjust: stir in beans, spoon it over rice or pasta, or stuff it into a baked potato.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 4 minutes until soft, then add the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the turkey, half the salt, the paprika, oregano and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, no pink remains and it reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the zucchini, tomatoes, water and the remaining salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the vinegar, taste for salt and scatter with basil. Serve over rice, pasta or baked potatoes.
Tips
- Do not cook the zucchini too long, or it turns to mush and releases a lot of water. Stop when it is tender but still holds its shape.
- A drained can of white beans or chickpeas adds fiber, and a handful of spinach can go in for the last minute.
Questions and answers
Can I use ground chicken or beef instead of turkey?
Yes. Ground chicken works the same way, and ground beef needs 2 more minutes of browning.
Can I meal prep this turkey skillet?
Yes. It keeps in the fridge for 4 days and freezes for up to 3 months. Portion it over rice for easy lunches.
How do I stop the skillet from getting watery?
Cook the zucchini uncovered over medium-high heat so the water evaporates. If the sauce is thin at the end, simmer for 3 minutes more.
How long does it take to make Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Tomatoes?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Tomatoes?
About 330 kcal per serving, with 31 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
