Description
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet is a delicious and healthy one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with protein from the turkey and chickpeas, and loaded with flavorful spices, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
Other:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Stir in zucchini and cook until tender.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 8-10 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
- Can be served over rice, quinoa, or enjoyed on its own for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
