Description
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner idea that’s packed with flavor and nutrition? This Healthy Ground Turkey Skillet With Veggies is your perfect answer. It’s an easy recipe made in just one pan with lean ground turkey, vibrant zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes—all seasoned with herbs and spices for a satisfying finish. Whether you’re meal prepping, needing a healthy snack, or planning a balanced easy dinner, this one-skillet dish delivers. It’s a go-to choice for easy recipes, weeknight food ideas, and nutritious dinner ideas that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half moons
1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, slightly drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
4. Add sliced zucchini and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender.
5. Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
6. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes until flavors meld and the sauce slightly thickens.
7. Remove from heat and serve warm over rice, quinoa, or as is.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of feta just before serving.
This dish works great as a filling for wraps or stuffed into bell peppers for a second-day meal idea.
Make sure not to overcook the veggies—they should be tender but still vibrant for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg