Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet
Quick one-pan Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet with lean turkey, fresh zucchini, and chickpeas in smoky spices. Healthy, easy dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced 1/2-inch pieces
- 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium. Add onion; cook 3-4 min until soft.
- Stir in garlic; cook 1 min.
- Add ground turkey; break up and cook 5-7 min until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in zucchini, chickpeas, cumin, and smoked paprika. Simmer 5-7 min until tender.
- Taste, adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Pat turkey dry for crisp browning.
- Dice zucchini evenly.
- Don't overcook zucchini for best texture.
- Reheats well; flavors deepen.