Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Skillet
This Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Skillet is a quick and healthy one-pan meal packed with flavor. Lean ground turkey is simmered with diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives, seasoned with oregano and basil for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes no salt added, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (for garnish, if desired)
For Serving
- Brown rice or quinoa
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the red bell pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the undrained canned diced tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in the halved Kalamata olives and adjust salt to taste.
- Serve hot over brown rice or quinoa, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
Notes
This dish is fantastic for meal prepping! You can prepare a larger batch and portion it out for quick and healthy lunches throughout the week. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.