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Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet Recipe

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A flavorful and healthy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet featuring tender ground turkey cooked with sautéed zucchini and onions in a savory sauce made from soy, brown sugar, sesame oil, and a hint of chili garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce

Vegetables & Meat

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 large zucchini (about 3/4 lb), sliced into quarters
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, water, and chili garlic sauce. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Chop vegetables: Dice the onion and slice the zucchini into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters for bite-sized pieces.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add cooking oil. Once hot, add diced onion and zucchini. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent and zucchini is lightly browned. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  4. Cook turkey: In the same skillet, add ground turkey. Crumble and cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink.
  5. Combine ingredients: Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the ground turkey. Stir the prepared sauce and pour it over the mixture.
  6. Simmer sauce: Stir everything to combine well. Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken and coat the turkey and zucchini mixture.
  7. Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot. Optionally garnish with sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and serve alongside cooked rice.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • You can add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables and flavor.
  • Adjust chili garlic sauce amount to your preferred spice level.
  • Use ground chicken or beef as an alternative to ground turkey if desired.
  • Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Find it online: https://clovercuisine.com/ground-turkey-zucchini-skillet-recipe/