Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet
- In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and zucchini. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and the zucchini gets lightly browned. Then, set these veggies aside.
- Raise the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it into chunks with a spatula and cook for 7-10 minutes until it's browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until it's nicely blended, creating a flavorful sauce to coat your skillet ingredients.
- Toss in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the browned turkey. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the garlic to become fragrant. Next, return the sautéed zucchini and onion back to the skillet, mixing them in.
- Pour the prepared sauce over your skillet mixture. Stir everything together and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
- If using spinach, toss it into the skillet and stir until it wilts down, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, season your skillet creation with salt and pepper to taste. For the finishing touch, garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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Notes
When making the Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet, ensure your skillet is hot enough before adding the olive oil to sauté the vegetables evenly. Avoid overcrowding the skillet with turkey; if necessary, cook in batches for proper browning.
