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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

This dish involves sautéing ground turkey with garlic and onions until browned, then adding sliced zucchini to cook until tender and caramelized. The final result is a colorful, slightly crispy skillet with a juicy, flavorful turkey mixture and vibrant zucchini slices that retain some bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey lean preferred
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until it releases a rich aroma and becomes golden around the edges.
  4. Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks.
  5. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and stir to combine with the turkey mixture.
  6. Sauté the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender with caramelized edges, about 5-7 minutes. The zucchini should be bright green and slightly crispy on the edges.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Remove from heat once everything is cooked to your liking and the flavors have melded together.
  9. Serve the hot skillet directly onto plates, enjoying the mix of juicy turkey and tender zucchini with a crispy edge.