Low Sodium Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner solution with this Low Sodium Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet recipe that strikes the balance between bold flavors and heart-healthy cooking. Packed with lean ground beef or turkey, a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots, and seasoned with herbs like basil and oregano, this one-pan dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious. With no-added-salt diced tomatoes and just a touch of black pepper and paprika, it delivers robust flavor without compromising on a low-sodium diet. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy skillet meal is ideal for busy families or anyone seeking a wholesome alternative to sodium-heavy dishes. Garnished with fresh parsley and served straight from the pan, it’s a delicious, health-conscious comfort food you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 14.5-ounce can no-added-salt diced tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and grated carrot to the skillet. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the can of no-added-salt diced tomatoes, water, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, while keeping it low sodium.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your savory low sodium skillet meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 107.2 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 447 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 126.1 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3092 mg | 66% | |
*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.
