Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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1 pound lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
→ Vegetables
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1½ tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
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2 medium zucchinis, cubed
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1 bell pepper, any color, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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½ white or yellow onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup water
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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5 ounces fresh baby spinach
# Instructions:
01 -
Add the ground turkey (or beef) to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to crumble the meat. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, paprika, and minced garlic. Sauté for one more minute until garlic is golden. Remove the cooked protein and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the oil to the skillet along with the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, and pepper. Stir and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Return the cooked protein to the skillet. Add water, tomato paste, and baby spinach. Stir, cover, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until everything is warmed through and the spinach is wilted.