Ground Turkey and Zucchini with Indian Spices

4.13 stars average

A fast and healthy weeknight dinner recipe, ground turkey is sauteed with seasonal vegetables and simmered in a fragrant Indian spiced tomato sauce.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 182kcal

Heat a deep skillet over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Sautee onions until tender, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
1 medium onion
Add ground turkey and salt. Cook until turkey is half-way cooked through, about 5 minutes.
1 pound ground turkey breast, 1 teaspoon salt
Stir in bell peppers, garlic, zucchini, ginger, lemon grass, cumin, smoked paprika, garam masala, cinnamon, cayenne and allspice. Saute until veggies are tender, about 8-9 minutes.
1 red bell pepper, 1 large zucchini, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon lemon grass, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 2 cloves garlic
Add tomato sauce and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for additional 5 minutes or until everything is cooked through and tender.
1 cup tomato sauce
Sprinkle with scallions right before serving.
1/2 cup diced scallions
Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Don't worry if you're missing an ingredient or specific spice. Use this as a rough guide and adapt with what you have on hand.