Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful ground turkey skillet loaded with vegetables and light seasoning, perfect for a balanced weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash, cooking until vegetables begin to soften.
- Season with paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve hot as a standalone meal or with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
This dish is versatile—swap in any vegetables you have on hand. For extra flavor, top with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground turkey, healthy skillet, quick dinner, vegetables, easy recipe