Description
A flavorful and nutritious weeknight meal that brings comfort without hours in the kitchen. Quick to prepare and ideal for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Brown the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pan. Cook it thoroughly, stirring often, until it’s browned and no longer pink.
- Mix in veggies and spices: Stir in the diced zucchini, chickpeas, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Combine well.
- Cook to tenderness: Sauté everything together until the zucchini is tender, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Check for seasoning. Add more salt or pepper if needed and remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh parsley, if using, and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be customized by using different vegetables or spices according to taste. Great served over rice or couscous.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg