Ground Turkey Veggie Skillet
If you’re craving a wholesome meal but are short on time this ground turkey veggie skillet is the perfect meal for you. Ground turkey, roasted carrots and sautéed zucchini all come together in a creamy tahini sauce in under 30 minutes. It’s a great option for weekday lunches, dinners, or meal prep. Plus it’s completely customizable – I like to use whatever veggies I have on hand and even swap the ground turkey for ground chicken occasionally. Plus it’s It is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, whole30, and nut free.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly simple to make.
- Completely customizable.
- Fits many lifestyles and diets.
- Minimal ingredients.
- Great for any skill level.
- Family favorite.
- Done in 30 minutes.
- Easy clean up.
- Perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This will be used to cook the meat and sauté the veggies for the ground turkey veggie skillet. You can use any neutral oil.
- Ground turkey. You will need 1 lb of ground turkey. Can sub for ground chicken or pork.
- Carrots. 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped.
- Brussels sprouts. 2 cups brussels sprouts, shredded. You can use a pre-shredded brussels as well. Sub with any dark leafy green of choice. Broccoli, kale, spinach, or arugula are all great in this.
- Zucchini. 1 large zucchini, chopped.
- Garlic. 2 small cloves of garlic, minced. About 1 tbsp minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Tahini. 1/4 cup of tahini. Choose one that is runny and smooth, the consistency matters. I always use Soom Organic Tahini.
- Apple Cider Vinegar. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. This gives some acidity to the dish. Can sub with white vinegar.
- Salt & pepper. Salt and pepper will be used to add more flavor. Adjust to your taste preferences.
How to Make Ground Turkey Veggie Skillet
Step 1
Roast the carrots. Preheat oven to 425. Toss carrots with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, a dash of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 2
Cook the turkey. Heat a large skillet with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil. Add in ground turkey and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking apart, until browned all the way through. Then add in garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add zucchini & brussels sprouts. Once the turkey is browned, add in brussels sprouts and zucchini. Cover with a lid and allow veggies to steam for about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the rest of the ingredients. Add roasted carrots to the skillet and mix to combine. Finally add tahini, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix together and add water to thin it out. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Step 5
Serve & enjoy! Serve ground turkey veggie skillet with fresh herbs and enjoy! Add brown rice with it for a little more substance.
Expert Tips
- Make sure not to overcook the turkey, add water if it starts to get dry.
- Choose a runny, smooth tahini. This will create the best creamy consistency for the ground turkey veggie skillet.
- Roasting the carrots before adding them to the skillet enhances the flavor. If you want keep it as a 1 pan dish you can add the carrots to the skillet to cook but will need to steam it for longer, until the carrots soften.
- This ground turkey veggie skillet is a perfectly balanced meal but for more substance you can serve it with rice.
- Customize it however you’d like! I love switching up the veggies, adding different spices like cumin, cayenne, onion powder, etc. You can also switch up the protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I serve this ground turkey veggie skillet with?
This skillet is the perfect balanced meal but you can serve with brown rice or roasted sweet potatoes for more substance. Garnish with fresh thyme and rosemary.
Can I switch up the veggies?
Yes! This is completely customizable. Use whatever veggies you have on hand or your favorite veggies.
How do I store it?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in a skillet, add some water as you reheat to make it creamy again. You can also reheat in the microwave.
Is this good for meal prep?
Yes, this is a great option for meal prep. The leftovers are just as good as the original!
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Ground Turkey Veggie Skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4-5 large carrots, peeled & chopped
- 2 cups brussels sprouts, shredded
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast the carrots. Preheat oven to 425. Toss carrots with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, a dash of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the turkey. Heat a large skillet with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil. Add in ground turkey and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking apart, until browned all the way through. Then add in garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
- Add zucchini & brussels sprouts. Once the turkey is browned, add in brussels sprouts and zucchini. Cover with a lid and allow veggies to steam for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Add roasted carrots to the skillet and mix to combine. Finally add tahini, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix together and add water to thin it out. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve & enjoy! Serve skillet with fresh herbs and enjoy! Add brown rice with it for a little more substance.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop, adding water to make creamy again.
- Customize however you’d like. You can add whatever veggies you have on hand and add seasonings to enhance the flavor.
I made this recipe for my family and everyone loved it, even my 1 year old son! I used ground Bison instead of turkey and it was delicious! Will definitely be making this again 🙂
I’m so happy you loved this recipe! It’s the best compliment that your 1 year old loved it! I’ll have to give it a try with bison(: