Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet (Print Version)

Juicy turkey and crisp zucchini sautéed with herbs for an easy, flavorful one-pan meal everyone will love.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat and Vegetables

01 - 500g ground turkey
02 - 2 medium zucchinis

→ Cooking Essentials

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 medium onion
05 - 2 cloves garlic
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Peel and finely chop the onion.
03 - Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
04 - Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
05 - Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink.
07 - Wash the zucchinis, trim the ends, cut them in half lengthwise, and slice into half-moon shapes about 1/4 inch thick.
08 - Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and stir into the turkey mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened but still firm.
09 - Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over the mixture.
10 - Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
11 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet and stir until it melts and coats the turkey and zucchini evenly.
12 - Taste the dish and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes, as desired.
13 - Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.

# Notes:

01 - The zucchini will release moisture during cooking; avoid adding excess chicken broth to prevent a watery dish.
02 - For additional flavor, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth or white wine.
03 - To achieve a crispier texture, sauté the zucchini in a separate pan before adding to the turkey mixture.
04 - Use freshly grated Parmesan for better texture and flavor.
05 - Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

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