Description
A quick and healthy one-pan ground turkey protein skillet loaded with veggies and spices for an easy, balanced weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and corn. Cook for 7–8 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, and cover skillet for 1–2 minutes to melt.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This dish works great for meal prep. Serve it on its own, over rice, or with cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: one-pan skillet, turkey protein skillet, healthy dinner, meal prep, high-protein