This Low-Carb Turkey Vegetable Skillet is a fast, flavorful dinner made with fresh vegetables, lean ground turkey (or beef), aromatic seasonings, and a melty cheese topping. It’s an ideal healthy skillet recipe for busy weeknights and works well for meal prep.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for easy lunches or quick dinners during the week. With bright vegetables, savory spices, and a cheesy finish, this skillet comes together in about 30 minutes and delivers satisfying flavor without much fuss.
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe
This recipe is a simple way to enjoy a wholesome, flavorful meal that’s still hearty enough for everyone at the table.
It’s versatile — you can swap or omit vegetables and change the protein to suit your family’s tastes.
Ingredients for Low Carb Turkey Veggie Skillet
- Fresh vegetables: diced yellow onion, sliced zucchini, fresh green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Oil: olive oil or avocado oil
- Ground meat: 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
- Seasonings: minced garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, paprika
- Tomatoes: 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Cooking liquid: 1/2 cup chicken broth to keep the meat juicy
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded mozzarella
How to Make this Low Carb Turkey Veggie Skillet
Brown the ground turkey:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
- Add the diced onion and ground turkey. Break the meat apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink.
Add seasonings to the meat:
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, and paprika. Cook briefly to bloom the spices.
Simmer with the vegetables:
- Lower the heat and add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and chicken broth.
- Stir to combine, then simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.
Finish and serve:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the skillet, cover with a lid until the cheese melts, then serve warm.
Low Carb Turkey Vegetable Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Brown ground turkey
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion and ground turkey, and cook until the turkey is browned and the onion softens.
- Break the meat up with a spatula as it cooks to ensure even browning.
Add seasonings
- Stir in the garlic and seasonings, cooking briefly until fragrant.
Simmer with vegetables
- Reduce heat, add the diced tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and chicken broth. Simmer 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Top and serve
- Sprinkle mozzarella across the top, cover until the cheese melts, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline only.
How to store this ground turkey recipe
Fridge: Cool the skillet, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for 4–5 days.
Tips and tricks for making an easy skillet dinner
Protein to use
Ground turkey or beef are both great here; ground chicken can also be used. Choose whatever you have on hand.
What to serve with this turkey skillet
To keep it low-carb, serve with cauliflower rice. For a heartier option, serve over brown rice.
More veggie options
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Diced bell pepper
- Sliced carrots
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Quick links for making dinner easy
- Family meal plans and time-saving guides
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- Cookbooks for family dinners
- Free budget meal plans
- Instructional cooking videos
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