Description
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet is a flavorful and healthy one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with protein and veggies, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Veggies and Seasonings:
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, cook for 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Cook Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Veggies: Stir in zucchini, cook for 3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or couscous.
- Variations: Substitute zucchini with yellow squash or add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
