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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-07-31 |11 Comments
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

PREP15 min
COOK25 min

This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet recipe is a flavorful, healthy one-pan meal—packed with lean protein and veggies for an easy weeknight dinner!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Dice the onion and bell pepper, slice zucchini, and mince garlic.
  2. 2
    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
  3. 3
    Move veggies to the side. Add remaining olive oil and ground turkey; cook, breaking up with a spatula, 4-5 minutes until browned. Season with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp paprika.
  4. 4
    Stir in garlic and zucchini; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini starts to soften.
  5. 5
    Add diced tomatoes (drained), tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Mix well, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 5-7 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  6. 6
    Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with cheese if desired, let melt, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Serve hot.

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