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Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

Healthy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet in 30 Minutes!

This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly meal packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil can replace with olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (grated) can use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated) can substitute with ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch can replace with arrowroot powder for gluten-free
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce can use Sriracha for milder flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 small onion (diced) can use shallots as substitute
  • 1 large zucchini (quartered) consider broccoli or bell peppers as alternatives
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for sautéing) vegetable or canola oil work well
  • 1 pound ground turkey can substitute with ground chicken or beef

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Dice the onion and quarter the zucchini. Prepare the vegetables for quick cooking.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion and quartered zucchini for about 4-5 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, add the ground turkey, breaking it up and cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  5. Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the cooked turkey and pour the sauce over. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve hot, with optional garnishes like green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile, allowing for swaps with different vegetables or proteins, and is great for meal prep.

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