Description
Low-Carb Italian Ground Turkey Skillet
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped, any color)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper and sliced zucchini. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Mix in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Serve warm as a main dish or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Parmesan cheese is optional.
- Can be served with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg