Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet (Printer-Friendly Version)
Lean ground turkey and zucchini cooked with herbs and spices for a fast, flavorful, and satisfying dish.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Proteins
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450 grams lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
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2 medium zucchinis (approx. 300 grams), trimmed and sliced into 0.6 cm half-moons
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1/2 medium onion (about 75 grams), finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids
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15 milliliters olive oil
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60 milliliters chicken broth
→ Spices and Seasonings
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Finishing
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30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink.
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While turkey cooks, wash, trim ends, and slice zucchinis into approximately 0.6 cm thick half-moon shapes.
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Incorporate sliced zucchini into the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring gently until zucchini softens but remains slightly firm.
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Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over the contents of the skillet. Stir to combine evenly.
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Pour chicken broth into the skillet and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and broth to reduce slightly.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Stir until cheese melts and coats the ingredients evenly.
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Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Chopping vegetables in advance can reduce overall cooking time.