Lemon Garlic Skillet Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Lemon Garlic Skillet Ground Turkey
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g ground turkey (1.3 lbs); 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp); 15 g garlic (3 cloves, minced); 300 g zucchini (2 medium, cut into half-moons); 150 g yellow bell pepper (1 medium, diced); 120 ml gluten-free chicken broth (1/2 cup); 30 ml fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp); 5 g lemon zest (1 tsp); 3 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp); 10 g fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)

Prep: 14minCook: 20min4 servingsMedium322 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Lemon Garlic Skillet Ground Turkey packed with 32g of protein per serving and just 322 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 34 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

32g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 322 kcal

Protein: 32.3g

Fat: 18.8g

Carbs: 7.9g

Fiber: 1.9g

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