Savory Skillet Ground Turkey & Veggies
This savory skillet dish features lean ground turkey and a colorful array of vegetables, all cooked in one pan for an easy and delicious meal. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7 or 99/1)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers diced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (reduced sodium or tamari)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped (Optional garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground turkey until no longer pink, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, then sauté chopped onion until softened. Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers, cooking until tender-crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, then add Italian seasoning and simmer to loosen browned bits from the pan.
- Return the cooked turkey to the skillet and add halved cherry tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors and reduce the sauce.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving, cooking until it wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to customize with your favorite additions like mushrooms or zucchini.