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Ground Turkey and Zucchini with Indian Spices

A fast and healthy weeknight dinner recipe, ground turkey is sauteed with seasonal vegetables and simmered in a fragrant Indian spiced tomato sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1 large zucchini (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon grass (minced, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (low sodium)
  • ½ cup diced scallions

Instructions

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  1. Heat a deep skillet over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Sautee onions until tender, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Add ground turkey and salt. Cook until turkey is half-way cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in bell peppers, garlic, zucchini, ginger, lemon grass, cumin, smoked paprika, garam masala, cinnamon, cayenne and allspice. Saute until veggies are tender, about 8-9 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for additional 5 minutes or until everything is cooked through and tender.
  5. Sprinkle with scallions right before serving.
  6. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Notes

  • Don’t worry if you’re missing an ingredient or specific spice. Use this as a rough guide and adapt with what you have on hand.

Nutrition Information

Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14.9g (5%) Protein 30.5g (61%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 968mg (40%) Fiber 3.3g (13%) Sugar 7.1g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14.9g 5%
Protein 30.5g 61%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g 8%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 968mg 40%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugar 7.1g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.