5.0 from 15 votes
Italian Turkey Vegetable Skillet
An easy and fast Italian ground turkey skillet packed with lean protein and healthy veggies for a family friendly, one-pan meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini
- 1 pound yellow squash
- 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic pressed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (1 can) not drained
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Quarter each zucchini and squash, then cut into chunks.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the zucchini and squash to the skillet. Let cook on the first side 2-3 minutes or until the side facing the skillet browns. Flip the squash and cook on the other side 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the ground turkey, diced onion, and fresh garlic to the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink (165˚F) stirring and breaking apart the turkey as it cooks.Drain any excess liquid and return to the stove.
- Stir in the spices (garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, pepper, paprika) and stir until coated. Add in the tomatoes (entire can, not drained) and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the zucchini and squash, then add the spinach and cook 3-5 minutes or until spinach has wilted.
- Serve warm over pasta, spaghetti squash, or just in a bowl topped with a little parmesan cheese and garlic bread. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Potassium
988mg
(28%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1630IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 988mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1630IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.