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Low Carb Turkey Zucchini Skillet

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A delicious and healthy skillet dish combining ground turkey and fresh vegetables, perfect for low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the zucchinis and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and dice the onion.
  2. Cook the turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart while cooking. Stir occasionally until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sauté onions and peppers: Push turkey to one side of the skillet, and in the empty space, add onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate zucchini: Add chopped zucchini to the skillet, stirring together. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender but still slightly crunchy.
  5. Final seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Great for meal prep; can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.

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