Description
Get ready to savor a delicious and nutritious one-pan wonder with this Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet! This easy-to-prepare dish combines lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and protein-packed chickpeas, all simmered in a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this skillet meal is not only quick to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients to keep you fueled and satisfied.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
3. Next, add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and fully cooked.
4. Stir in the diced zucchini, chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top, and serve your delicious Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet warm and ready to enjoy!
Notes
To take your Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet to the next level, try these tips:
– Brown the Turkey: Taking the extra step to brown the ground turkey will add a delicious caramelized flavor to the dish.
– Avoid Overcooked Zucchini: Keep a close eye on the zucchini to ensure it doesn’t become mushy. Add it towards the end of the cooking time for the perfect tender-crisp texture.
– Adjust Spices to Taste: Feel free to tweak the spice levels by adding more or less cumin and smoked paprika to suit your personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams