Skillet Mediterranean Ground Turkey & Zucchini

Name: Skillet Mediterranean Ground Turkey & Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 2 zucchinis (medium, diced); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup quick-cooking couscous; 1.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal with seasoned ground turkey, tender zucchini, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, served over fluffy quick-cooking couscous.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.94/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 zucchinis (medium, diced)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup quick-cooking couscous
1.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens.
Stir in 2 medium diced zucchini, 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until zucchini is tender-crisp.
While the turkey mixture simmers, prepare the quick-cooking couscous. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking couscous with 1 1/2 cups hot chicken broth. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Serve the Mediterranean ground turkey and zucchini mixture over the fluffy couscous. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like mushrooms or chopped bell peppers (if no dietary restrictions apply) for added texture and nutrition.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 434
Protein: 30.7 g
Carbohydrates: 49.9 g
Fat: 11.9 g
Fiber: 5.9 g
Sodium: 793 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg