Italian Ground Turkey & Veggie Skillet
This low carb ground turkey & veggie skillet is a family staple meal. It's loaded with turkey, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, and the perfect blend of seasonings. And to make this meal even more appealing, it is a one pot meal and only takes about 20 minutes to make! Plus, you can really make it your own & substitute whatever veggies you have on hand and customize it to your taste preferences.
This recipe makes 8 servings, so it is great for feeding your family or for meal prepping! This is one of my favorite meal prepping meals because it reheats excellent and tastes just as good. It’s low in calories and high in protein too!
I hope you give this Ground Turkey & Veggie skillet recipe a try and it becomes an easy family dinner favorite!
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Ingredients
For the Turkey Mixture
- Lean Ground Turkey - I used 93% lean but use whatever kind you would like! You can also substitute the ground turkey for ground chicken or beef.
- Salt & Pepper - To taste.
- Chili Powder, Oregano, Paprika, Onion Powder & Dried Basil - For the perfect mix of flavor. Adjust the seasonings to whichever you prefer! Exact measurements I used are below.
For the Veggies
- Yellow Onion - Diced finely.
- Minced Garlic - Measure with your heart <3
- Zucchini - Cut into quarters.
- Bell Peppers - Use whichever colors you would like and cut them into bite sized pieces.
- Tomato Paste - For the sauce.
- Water - Also used for the sauce and to make the sauce less thick.
- Garlic Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano, Basil, Chili Powder, & Paprika - I used dried herbs, but feel free to use fresh if you have that on hand or prefer fresh instead.
How To Make It
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium/high heat and drain any excess water/fat. Add turkey seasonings and stir to combine. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and bell pepper. Add remaining seasonings. Cook until desired veggie doneness.
- Add the ground turkey back into the skillet and turn the heat down. Then add the tomato paste and water. Add additional garlic salt or whatever seasonings you want to taste. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Other Add-Ins/Substitutions
As mentioned above, you can substitute the veggies to whichever kind you want/have on hand! I have added spinach to this dish before and it was amazing!
Serve this dish with a little bit of shredded parmesan cheese as well. It really tops off this dish.
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftover Ground Turkey & Veggie Skillet in a Tupperware in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy your leftovers, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so.
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This low carb ground turkey & veggie skillet is a family staple meal. It's loaded with turkey, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, and the perfect blend of seasonings. And to make this meal even more appealing, it is a one pot meal and only takes about 20 minutes to make!
- 2½ lb lean ground turkey (90%)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp basil (dried)
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium zucchini (cut into quarters)
- 2 bell peppers (chopped, colors of choice)
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- ½ tsp basil (dried)
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- ½ cup water
In a large sauce pan, brown the ground turkey over medium/high heat and drain any excess water/fat. Add turkey seasonings and stir well to combine. Remove from the saucepan and set aside.
Drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add in the zucchini, bell pepper, and remaining seasonings to your pan. Cook until your desired level of veggie doneness.
Add the ground turkey back into the skillet and turn the heat down to medium/low. Stir in the tomato paste and water. Add any additional seasonings if desired and let it simmer for about 5 minutes
Serve and enjoy!
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 255kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.2g18%
- Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
- Cholesterol 97.8mg33%
- Sodium 579mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 29.7g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and can have slight rounding.