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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

This dish features tender ground turkey cooked with sliced zucchini in a skillet, seasoned with garlic and herbs. The zucchini crackles softly as it cooks, and the mixture develops a savory, fragrant aroma, with a final texture that is moist and slightly caramelized around the edges.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey preferably lean
  • 2 Zucchini medium-sized, sliced into rounds
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or large frying pan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant.
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  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it starts to brown. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until it loses its pink color and begins to release flavorful juices.
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  3. Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden.
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  4. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet, placing them evenly over the cooked turkey. Let the zucchini cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and crackle on the edges.
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  5. Gently stir the zucchini into the turkey mixture and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, until the zucchini is tender yet retains some bite, and the mixture is well heated through.
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  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for an additional minute, allowing flavors to meld and the dish to develop a slight caramelization around the edges.
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  7. Remove from heat and serve hot directly from the skillet, enjoying the fragrant, tender bites of turkey and zucchini with a savory, herbaceous aroma.