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Sautéed Zucchini and Ground Turkey Skillet

This dish combines ground turkey and sliced zucchini cooked together in a skillet, resulting in a savory, tender mixture with lightly caramelized edges. The ingredients are sautéed until browned and cooked through, producing a dish with a soft interior and slightly browned surface. It is a quick, hearty one-pan meal with appealing textures and simple flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: home-style
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey preferred lean
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds or half-moons
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until it turns golden brown and is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, watching for a slight bubbling sound and a fragrant aroma.
  4. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet, spreading them evenly over the cooked turkey.
  5. Sauté everything together for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini edges begin to lightly caramelize and soften.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to coat the ingredients evenly.
  7. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but still has some bite, and the mixture is heated through.
  8. Remove from heat, serve hot, and enjoy this simple, hearty skillet full of tender turkey and lightly browned zucchini.