Description
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with protein, fiber, and veggies, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
- Add onion and garlic: Cook for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Cook zucchini: Add zucchini and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate remaining ingredients: Stir in chickpeas, diced tomatoes, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust as needed. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or with warm pita.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- This dish keeps well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
