Dinner · American · 4 servings
Turkey with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
- 30 min total
- 381 kcal
- 9 g carbs
- 36 g protein

Ground turkey browned with thyme and garlic powder, then cooked with sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes until soft. Serve with shredded Parmesan at the table. Distinct from Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini.
Prep 8 minCook 15 minTotal 30 mineasy
Ingredients
Recipes are written for 4 servings. Multiples of 4 scale best.
Amounts are for 4 household servings.
Allergens: milk
Grab first: Pre-shredded Parmesan, pint of cherry tomatoes, ground turkey, Zucchini sliced at home is fast enough
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Turkey with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 3 medium zucchini (about 196 g each), sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups, about 298 g)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- dried thyme, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- salt
- pepper
- shredded Parmesan, for the table
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Brown turkey with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder, about 7 to 9 minutes.
- Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes; cook until zucchini is tender and tomatoes soften, about 6–8 minutes.
- Serve with shredded parmesan at the table.
Notes
Allergens: milk
Grab first: Pre-shredded Parmesan, pint of cherry tomatoes, ground turkey, Zucchini sliced at home is fast enough
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 381 kcal
- Total fat
- 23.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 5.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0.3 g
- Cholesterol
- 130 mg
- Sodium
- 1376 mg
- Carbohydrate
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 2.6 g
- Total sugars
- 5.6 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
- Protein
- 36 g
Estimates only — not a Nutrition Facts label.

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