Description
A comforting and quick Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet that’s perfect for weeknight meals, balancing lean protein and seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained slightly
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for richness)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: crumbled feta or shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prep everything first: dice the onion, mince garlic, slice zucchini, and drain chickpeas.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and spices (cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the aromatics to the side and add the ground turkey. Brown and crumble the turkey until it’s cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks.
- Stir in the tomato paste (if using), diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and zucchini. Pour in the chicken broth or water and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still holds shape and the flavors have melded.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley or basil and top with cheese if you like.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet with a slice of warm bread or a simple side salad.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure that the turkey browns instead of steaming. Cook zucchini just until tender; overcooking makes it mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean