Description
Looking for a quick and nutritious one-pan meal? This Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet is a perfect balance of lean protein, hearty chickpeas, and fresh zucchini, all seasoned with warm spices for a satisfying and healthy dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this skillet meal comes together in just 25 minutes and is packed with flavor, texture, and nutrients in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the diced zucchini, chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and the flavors blend together.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- If you like spice, a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce works wonders!
- Make it a meal prep favorite by doubling the recipe it stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, turkey skillet, healthy dinner, zucchini recipe, chickpea skillet, easy dinner, high protein