Description
This Italian Turkey Vegetable Skillet is a delicious, healthy one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, baby spinach, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Perfect for a quick family dinner, it’s packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, seasoned with classic Italian herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound zucchini
- 1 pound yellow squash
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (1 can, not drained)
Protein
- 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Quarter each zucchini and yellow squash, then cut into chunks to create uniform-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Sauté the squash: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and squash chunks. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring, allowing the first side to brown. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the turkey mixture: Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil if needed, then add the ground turkey, diced onion, and pressed garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring and breaking apart the turkey, until fully cooked and no longer pink (internal temperature should reach 165˚F). Drain any excess liquid.
- Add spices and tomatoes: Stir in garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, pepper, and paprika until the turkey mixture is evenly coated. Pour in the entire can of fire-roasted tomatoes without draining. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Combine and wilt greens: Return the cooked zucchini and squash to the skillet, stirring them into the tomato and turkey mixture. Add the baby spinach and cook for 3-5 minutes until the spinach has wilted and all ingredients are heated through.
- Serve: Serve the skillet warm over pasta, spaghetti squash, or enjoy it on its own topped with parmesan cheese and garlic bread for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe is an easy, family-friendly, one-pan meal incorporating lean protein and healthy vegetables.
- Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
- You can substitute turkey with lean ground chicken or turkey sausage for variation.
- Adjust seasoning levels to your taste preference.
- Serve with pasta or low-carb alternatives like spaghetti squash for versatility.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 555 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
