Description
A nutritious and flavorful one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, zucchini, and protein-packed chickpeas in a savory seasoning. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in zucchini, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or enjoy as-is for a low-carb meal.
- Swap ground turkey for chicken or beef if preferred.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g