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A white bowl filled with Ground Turkey & Veggie Skillet Lunch featuring ground turkey, zucchini slices, and spinach.

Ground Turkey & Veggie Skillet Lunch


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick, protein-packed one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey and mixed vegetables, perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb Lean ground turkey
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 580 g Zucchini, sliced
  • 14.5 oz Fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Spinach (85 g)
  • 3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (15g)
  • 10 oz Frozen riced cauliflower bag
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne
  • ½ tsp Salt & pepper
  • Sprinkle Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Slice zucchini and mince garlic. Set aside.
  3. Mix paprika, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl to create the seasoning mixture. Set aside.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add ground turkey to the skillet and brown it. Drain any excess fat.
  6. Add half of the seasoning mixture to the cooked turkey and stir to coat. Transfer the meat to a separate bowl and set aside.
  7. Return the skillet to the heat and add olive oil.
  8. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.
  9. Pour the bag of frozen riced cauliflower into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the cauliflower is cooked through.
  10. Add the sliced zucchini. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the remaining seasoning and mix well.
  11. Reduce the heat to low.
  12. Add spinach to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the leaves wilt.
  13. Return the cooked ground turkey and the fire roasted tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together well.
  14. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  15. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • This skillet meal reheats well, making it suitable for meal prepping lunches for the week.
  • You can substitute the zucchini with other firm vegetables like broccoli florets or bell peppers.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 90

Keywords: Ground Turkey Skillet, Veggie Skillet, Healthy Lunch, One Pan Meal, Quick Dinner, Lean Protein, Low Carb Lunch, Ground Turkey Recipe