Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey (can use lean ground beef if preferred)

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

1½ tablespoon olive or avocado oil

2 medium zucchini (cubed)

1 bell pepper (any color, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, close to same size as zucchini)

½ white or yellow onion (cut into 3/4 inch pieces, close to same size as zucchini)

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup water

2 tablespoons tomato paste

5 ounces fresh baby spinach

Directions

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 272 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 84 mg
• Sodium: 1060 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 25 g