Description
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of ground turkey, zucchini, and a savory soy-based sauce creates a delicious, satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced and quartered
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, water, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté diced onion and zucchini until tender. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Turkey: Brown ground turkey in the same skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Return veggies to the skillet with turkey. Pour the sauce over the mixture.
- Simmer: Let everything simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
