Savory Lean Ground Turkey & Spinach Skillet
This savory lean ground turkey and spinach skillet recipe is a quick and healthy one-pan meal, perfect for weeknights. It's packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a satisfying dish on its own or served with your favorite grain.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7 or 90/10)
- small yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (if needed to prevent sticking or thin sauce)
Optional for serving
- cooked rice or quinoa
- grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and cook until browned, draining any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the turkey, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using), season with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes to meld the flavors; add broth if the mixture is too dry.
- Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until all spinach has wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice or quinoa, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley.
Notes
This one-pan meal is excellent for meal prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for more or less kick. If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen; just be sure to thaw and squeeze out excess water before adding it to the skillet.