# Ground turkey skillet with zucchini (from Clean & Delicious)

Video: [TURKEY ZUCCHINI SKILLET | easy, low carb dinner idea](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU) by [Clean & Delicious](https://www.youtube.com/@CleanandDeliciousDani).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.50 per serving, ~$16.50 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.50* per serving (74%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 yellow onion
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic
- 4 zucchini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- a pinch salt
- 1 lb ground turkey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- two 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- to taste parmesan cheese
- a handful basil

## Steps

1. [0:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=27s) Slice off the top and cut the onion in half, peel the skin, and dice it.
2. [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=71s) Peel the garlic cloves, crush them with the flat side of a knife, and finely chop.
3. [1:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=96s) Trim the ends of the zucchini, slice each in half lengthwise, quarter them, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
4. [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=138s) Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=145s) Add olive oil to the hot skillet.
6. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=149s) Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
7. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=190s) Push the onions and garlic to one side of the skillet.
8. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=195s) Add ground turkey to the empty side of the pan and season with salt and pepper.
9. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=207s) Break up the ground turkey with a wooden spatula and cook until it is no longer pink, then mix it with the onions and garlic.
10. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=254s) Add the chopped zucchini to the skillet.
11. [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=258s) Season the mixture with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
12. [4:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=273s) Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and stir everything together.
13. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=319s) Simmer the mixture for fifteen to thirty minutes until the zucchini reaches the desired tenderness.
14. [5:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=346s) Turn off the heat.
15. [6:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=372s) Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the skillet.
16. [6:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=375s) Chop fresh basil and scatter it on top of the dish.
17. [6:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7G36PhdvU&t=383s) Serve the skillet meal, optionally over spaghetti squash.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- skillet
- wooden spatula
- tongs

## What the video didn't say

- servings count not stated
- total time not stated

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