Description
This Ground Turkey Skillet with zucchini, corn, black beans, and tomato is a quick and nutritious one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Packed with lean protein and vibrant vegetables, it’s savory, satisfying, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 14 ounces from 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced 3/4 inch
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
Protein
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin (divided)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 1/4 cup water
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the turkey: Spray a large skillet with oil and heat over high heat. Add the ground turkey, seasoning it with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook while breaking the meat apart until the turkey is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the aromatics: Push the cooked turkey to one side of the skillet. Add chopped onion and tomato paste to the other side and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute to develop flavor.
- Add vegetables and beans: Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomato, jalapeño, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Pour in 1/4 cup water to moisten the mixture and combine everything evenly.
- Add zucchini and season: Add the sliced zucchini along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer until tender crisp: Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender but still retains some bite.
- Serve: Remove the lid and serve the skillet dish with optional lime wedges and extra chopped cilantro for garnish.
Notes
- This is a quick, one-pot meal ideal for busy weeknight dinners or meal prepping in advance.
- Use fresh or frozen corn kernels depending on availability.
- Adjust the jalapeño amount to control the spiciness level.
- For added creaminess, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt pairs well.
- Serve over rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
