Italian Ground Turkey & Veggie Skillet
A flavorful Italian ground turkey skillet packed with veggies and lean protein. This easy one pan dinner comes together in just 30 minutes and can easily be made dairy-free. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium zucchini chopped small (1 ½ cups)
- 1 medium yellow squash chopped small (1 ½ cups)
- 1 red bell pepper chopped small
- 2 cups eggplant chopped
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes or fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan or dairy-free cheese for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Toss in zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and eggplant. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the veggies are slightly tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Let simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired. Serve as-is, over rice, pasta, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option!
Notes
- Storage: Let leftovers cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of broth or water if needed.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Dairy free: Skip the parmesan or use a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe (no cheese or rice) | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g