Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet (Print-Friendly Version)

Ground turkey, zucchini, and spices come together in one skillet for a flavorful, wholesome, and easy meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main

01 - 500 g ground turkey
02 - 2 medium zucchinis
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 medium onion
05 - 3 cloves garlic

→ Seasoning

06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Liquid & Finishing

11 - 120 ml chicken broth
12 - 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
02 - Pour olive oil into the skillet, swirling to coat the base evenly.
03 - Introduce ground turkey to the skillet. Break apart the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
04 - Continue cooking the turkey for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink.
05 - While the turkey cooks, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and slice the zucchinis into half-moons.
06 - Incorporate chopped onion into the pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
07 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the mixture; stir thoroughly.
09 - Add zucchini slices and mix to evenly incorporate into the skillet.
10 - Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine all ingredients.
11 - Cover the skillet and cook for 7–10 minutes, until zucchini is tender and has released its moisture.
12 - Remove lid, stir the mixture to redistribute vegetables evenly.
13 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
14 - Remove skillet from heat and serve immediately as desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a lighter alternative, substitute ground turkey with ground chicken. For different flavor profiles, use cheddar or Parmesan instead of mozzarella. To increase freshness, garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
02 - Prepare all vegetables ahead for a seamless cooking process.
03 - For a spicier result, increase red pepper flakes or include fresh diced jalapeño.
04 - Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

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