Description
A quick and nutritious Ground Turkey Skillet loaded with zucchini, corn, black beans, and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and garlic, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Beans
- 14 ounces from 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced 3/4 inch
- 3/4 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin (divided)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 1/4 cup water
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: Spray a large skillet over high heat with oil and add the ground turkey. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook, breaking the meat up, until the turkey is fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté Onion and Tomato Paste: Push the cooked turkey to one side of the skillet. Add the chopped onion and tomato paste to the empty side and cook for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add Vegetables and Beans: Stir in the rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced tomato, diced jalapeño, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Pour in 1/4 cup water to help steam the mixture.
- Cook Zucchini: Add the sliced zucchini along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Mix everything together and cover the skillet. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy this flavorful, nutritious one-pan meal.
Notes
- This quick, one-pot Ground Turkey Skillet with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and black beans is great for weeknight dinner or meal prep!
- You can use fresh or frozen corn kernels based on availability for convenience.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
