This quick ground turkey skillet is a healthy dinner made with zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach. You'll love this one pot meal for busy weeknights or meal prep!
1poundlean ground turkey, can use lean ground beef if preferred
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoonchili powder
½teaspoondried oregano
¼teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic, minced
Veggies
1½tablespoonolive or avocado oil
2medium zucchini, cubed
1bell pepper, any color, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini)
½white or yellow onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini)
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonblack pepper
½cupwater
2tablespoonstomato paste
5ouncesfresh baby spinach
Instructions
Add your ground turkey (or beef) to a large skillet on the stovetop. Use a spatula to crumble the meat. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, paprika, and minced garlic. Saute for one more minute so garlic is golden in color. Remove meat mixture from pan and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the oil to skillet with the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, and pepper. Stir. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and peppers and zucchini are close to tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Return the cooked ground turkey and garlic to the skillet. Add the water, tomato paste, and fresh spinach. Stir. Cover and simmer everything for 5 to 10 minutes or until it's all warmed through and spinach is wilted.