Heart-Healthy Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet
Delight your taste buds and nourish your body with this 'Heart-Healthy Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet,' a one-pan wonder brimming with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features lean ground turkey as its protein-packed centerpiece, perfectly complemented by a colorful medley of fresh vegetables including zucchini, red bell pepper, carrots, and nutrient-rich baby spinach. Seasoned with aromatic thyme, garlic, and a dash of low-sodium soy sauce, this skillet dish achieves a perfect balance of savory and satisfying. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and customizable serving options over hearty brown rice or quinoa, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights while supporting heart health and a balanced diet. Whether you're meal prepping or serving a nutritious family dinner, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Small onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 1 large Carrot, peeled and grated
- 3 cups Baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups Cooked brown rice or quinoa
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground turkey to the skillet. Cook the turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Once the turkey is cooked, add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and grated carrot to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Sauté the vegetables with the turkey for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Add the baby spinach, low-sodium soy sauce, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir until the spinach is wilted and everything is well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the savory ground meat and vegetable mixture over prepared brown rice or quinoa for a complete and heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2041 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 112.0 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2475 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
