Description
Discover the delightful Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet, a nourishing and flavorful one-pan meal that brings together lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and protein-rich chickpeas. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With its savory spices and vibrant colors, it’s sure to satisfy the whole family while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in ground turkey; break apart as it cooks until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Mix in diced zucchini and chickpeas; season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg