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A low fat ground turkey skillet with colorful vegetables, ready to serve.

Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Skillet

This Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and savory Kalamata olives, all seasoned with aromatic Mediterranean herbs. It's a healthy and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) undrained
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Feta cheese crumbles for garnish (Optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook until slightly tender-crisp.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oregano, and basil; simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Stir in the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with feta cheese crumbles.

Notes

This skillet can be served on its own or over quinoa or whole wheat couscous for a complete meal.