This keto turkey zucchini skillet is a quick and easy meal that is low carb and delicious. It only takes 30 minutes to make this dish, so you can enjoy it even on your busiest of days!
It’s important when maintaining a keto plan to have quick and filling dinner options, and this keto turkey zucchini skillet is a great choice for meeting that need. This one skillet dish comes together in just 30 minutes and contains simple yet awesomely flavorful ingredients. You can easily double this recipe as it also reheats well!
Let’s talk about some of the fresh ingredients that go into this keto turkey zucchini skillet!
I love adding fresh ingredients to dishes! For this recipe, we start with adding diced green and red peppers, diced onions, and a diced jalapeno to our ground turkey. I love the color combination of green and red peppers, but you can use any color or color combination of bell peppers you’d like. We like just a little spice, so I remove the seeds and membranes of the jalapeno before adding to our skillet. If you want more heat, you can add the seeds or membranes as they hold most of the heat! We also add some fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro to give this dish an amazing pop of flavor!
Can I change up this recipe to make it my own?
Yes, you can absolutely make this dish your own! I used 93 percent lean ground turkey, but you can use an 85 percent lean mixture if you’d prefer. If you’d like, you could also use ground beef or even ground chicken or pork. If you substitute ground beef or pork, you’ll want to drain any excess grease after cooking your meat. If you’d like a spicier dish, you could add some chili powder or add more jalapenos. You can also add other keto vegetables to this skillet. Some fun options would include asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, or mushrooms. I love topping this dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese; but you could also add some shredded cheese to your skillet to make this an awesome cheesy dish!
How can I serve this keto turkey zucchini skillet?
This is a satisfying dish all on its own! If you’d like, you could add a nice green salad, perhaps a Caesar salad, to serve with this dish. Another option would be to serve this with your favorite keto bread, biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins. You could also serve this dish with a side of mashed cauliflower or some mashed turnips. Another great option would be to serve this over some riced cauliflower!
Here are some more quick and easy keto main dishes I think you’ll enjoy!
Easy Keto Asian Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
Helpful Hints:
*I love the combination of green and red peppers for this dish, but you can use any bell pepper or combination of peppers you’d like.
*You do not have to peel your zucchini for this dish.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Large skillet
- Small mixing bowl
Splash of Encouragement:
***The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18***
Keto Turkey Zucchini Skillet
This keto turkey zucchini skillet is a quick and easy meal that is low carb and delicious. It only takes 30 minutes to make this dish, so you can enjoy it even on your busiest of days!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ⅓ cup diced green peppers
- ⅓ cup diced onion
- ⅓ cup diced red peppers
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, membranes removed, and diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- Optional: top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese or additional chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground turkey, peppers, onion, jalapenos, salt and pepper.
2. Cook until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks.
3. In a small bowl, add ½ cup chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir or whisk until mixture is smooth. Add to skillet.
4. Add remaining chicken broth, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
5. Add zucchini. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until zucchini reaches desired consistency.
6. Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese or additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Servings Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 740mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 24g
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