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25-Minute Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A healthy and satisfying one-skillet meal made with ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, water, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sliced zucchini and cook for 4–5 minutes until the zucchini starts to brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add ground turkey to the same skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the turkey.
  5. Stir the prepared sauce again and pour it into the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately, optionally over rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 267
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 525mg
  • Fat: 8.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.5g
  • Fiber: 6.5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg