Zesty Mediterranean Turkey Skillet
This Zesty Mediterranean Turkey Skillet is a flavorful and healthy one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey and a vibrant mix of vegetables infused with Mediterranean spices and a bright lemon finish.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), no added salt, undrained
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook ground turkey until no longer pink, breaking it apart, for about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, then add chopped onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, and paprika, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors are melded.
- Remove from heat, then stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed, then serve warm.
Notes
Serve this skillet meal on its own, or with a side of quinoa or brown rice for a more complete meal. The fresh lemon juice at the end really brightens up all the flavors!