Low Carb Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet Recipe
A flavorful and nutritious low-carb skillet meal featuring ground turkey, zucchini, and pesto, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: North American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Skillet:
- 2 lbs lean or extra lean ground turkey
- 2.5-3 lbs zucchini, cut into thin slices
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in halves
- 3/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Preheat a large ceramic non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to coat the pan. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into pieces while stirring.
- Add Zucchini: Stir in the zucchini and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the Dish: Turn off the heat and add the halved grape tomatoes and pesto. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Garnish the skillet with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve on its own or over greens for a low-carb meal, or pair with Instant Pot brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
