Description
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
Units
Scale
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
- 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.
- Chop vegetables: Dice the onion and slice the zucchini into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters for bite-sized pieces.
- 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.
- Cook turkey: In the same skillet, add ground turkey. Crumble and cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink.
- Combine ingredients: Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the ground turkey. Stir the prepared sauce and pour it over the mixture.
- Simmer sauce: Stir everything to combine well. Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken and coat the turkey and zucchini mixture.
- 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.
