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A vibrant bowl of clean eating ground turkey recipe with fresh vegetables.

Lemon Herb Turkey Skillet with Quinoa

Enjoy a quick and healthy Lemon Herb Turkey Skillet with Quinoa! This delicious dish combines lean ground turkey with fresh vegetables, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs for a satisfying meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 zucchini chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa for serving, optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey, breaking it up and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook turkey for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Add chopped zucchini and halved grape tomatoes; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Sprinkle in dried oregano, then remove from heat.
  7. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
  9. Serve immediately, plain or over cooked quinoa.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the oregano.