Pesto Zucchini Turkey Skillet (One Skillet)
Servings: 6
Calories: 242kcal
You're going to love this one skillet, 25 minute, meal prep friendly Pesto Zucchini Turkey Skillet. A delicious family favorite that you can make your own for a lower carb or more balanced meal, too!
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Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion (170g) diced
- 1.25 lb. 99% lean ground turkey (20-oz.)
- 2 medium zucchini (430g) halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 pint grape tomatoes (145g) halved - I used the multicolored
- 1/3 cup pesto (80g) I used Mezzetta
- 1/2 cup 2% mozzarella cheese (56g)
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add the onions and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring and breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Add in the zucchini, basil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes and pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Serve by itself, with roasted vegetables or a salad for a low carb meal. Or with orzo, pasta, potatoes or carb of choice for a macro balanced meal!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of dish (223g) | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 27.6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 5.8g