Description
This Ground Turkey and Vegetable Skillet is a quick and healthy one-pan meal, perfect for a busy weeknight. It features lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and corn, all seasoned with a savory blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion softens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, and corn. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables like green beans, carrots, or mushrooms.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or with warm tortillas.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg