{"id":192477,"date":"2025-04-19T09:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T09:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/ground-turkey-zucchini-skillet-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T09:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T09:09:09","slug":"ground-turkey-zucchini-skillet-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=192477","title":{"rendered":"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet &#8211; Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is my go-to when I'm short on time!\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!\" alt=\"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is my go-to when I'm short on time!\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!\" alt=\"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whenever I\u2019m really short on time, my go-to recipe is always an easy skillet meal. This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet recipe is not only budget-friendly, but it\u2019s also made in less than 30 minutes. You can easily customize it with whatever veggies you have on hand and then serve it with white or brown rice. It\u2019s one of my favorite weeknight dinners that I <em>always<\/em> keep in rotation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of an easy ground turkey zucchini skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-V1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-after-first-image\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is my go-to when I'm short on time!\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!\" alt=\"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is my go-to when I'm short on time!\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!\" alt=\"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-background-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-6a7539a1b7a86c1b9862b51a40c4e770\">All recipes are rigorously tested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/#h-how-we-test-recipes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/\">Nashville Test Kitchen<\/a> to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-ground-turkey-zucchini-skillet-recipe\">Easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>All it takes is one pan, some ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and a quick homemade sauce, and I can have a delicious, veggie-packed meal on the table in no time. The sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar adds SO much flavor and makes this dish taste way more time-consuming than it actually is. Seriously, this ground turkey and zucchini skillet is one of those easy dinners I keep coming back to, especially when the fridge is looking a little bare!\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If ground turkey isn\u2019t something that usually makes its way onto your shopping list, feel free to swap in ground chicken or ground beef instead. Shop around for the best deal and go for what makes sense for your budget!<\/li>\n<li>You can totally use a different vegetable in place of the zucchini, too. If you\u2019ve got a spare head of broccoli hanging out in your fridge or maybe some green beans leftover from a different recipe, use them instead. Bell peppers would also be nice (green bell peppers are often cheaper than red, orange, or yellow). Even a bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables would work! Just cook off any extra moisture so your skillet doesn\u2019t get watery, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is my go-to when I'm short on time!\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!\" alt=\"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is my go-to when I'm short on time!\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!\" alt=\"Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ground-Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-120287\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"120287\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-budgetbytes-2022\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-left\">\n      <span class=\"bb-recipe-card__title\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet<\/h2>\n<p> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-2-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-2-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-2-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of an easy ground turkey zucchini skillet.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead-160x160.jpg 160w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of an easy ground turkey zucchini skillet.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Overhead.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1929025471\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1929025471\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-120287-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"120287\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.30)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.06)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sesame oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.11)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic clove, grated<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.04)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated ginger<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cornstarch<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.05)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/good-product-chili-garlic-sauc-112133\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">chili garlic sauce<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.05)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small onion<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.70)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large zucchini (about \u00be lb)*<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.75)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cooking oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.04)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb.<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground turkey<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($4.49)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-120287-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"120287\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Start by making the sauce. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, water, and chili garlic sauce to a bowl. Mix together to combine and set the sauce to the side.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Dice the onion. Slice the zucchini into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the diced onion and chopped zucchini. Saut\u00e9 for about 4-5 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent and the zucchini is lightly browned. Remove the veggies to a separate plate and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In the same skillet, add the ground turkey. Crumble and cook until browned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Now add the saut\u00e9ed veggies back to the skillet with the browned turkey. Give the sauce another stir, then pour the sauce over the veggies and ground turkey mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Give everything a stir and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes to thicken and soak into the turkey and zucchini mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120287-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve hot with sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and cooked rice (all optional). Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bb-recipe-card__note\"><\/p>\n<p>See how we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-calculate-recipe-costs\/\">calculate recipe costs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*You can easily swap out the <strong>zucchini<\/strong> for another vegetable like <strong>broccoli<\/strong> or <strong>green beans<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">serving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">230<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">939<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <i>Read our full<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/nutrition-information-disclaimer\/\">nutrition disclaimer here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-ground-turkey-zucchini-skillet-step-by-step-photos\">how to make Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet step-by-step photos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The ingredients to make a Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet dinner\" class=\"wp-image-120305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients to make a Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet dinner\" class=\"wp-image-120305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-zucchini-skillet.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Gather all of your ingredients.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"A brown sugar and soy sauce sauce in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-120304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"A brown sugar and soy sauce sauce in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-120304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-make-sauce.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the sauce:<\/strong> Combine \u00bc\u00a0cup soy sauce, 2\u00a0Tbsp brown sugar, 1\u00a0tsp sesame oil, 1 grated garlic clove, 1\u00a0tsp grated ginger, 1\u00a0Tbsp cornstarch, 2\u00a0Tbsp water, and 1\u00a0tsp chili garlic sauce in a bowl. Set the sauce aside for now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced onion and quartered zucchini on a white cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-120303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion.jpg\" alt=\"Diced onion and quartered zucchini on a white cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-120303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-dice-cucumber-and-onion.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Prep the veggies:<\/strong> Dice 1 small onion and slice 1 large zucchini into rounds. Slice each round into quarters by cutting it in half vertically, then again horizontally.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced onion and sliced zucchini in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan.jpg\" alt=\"Diced onion and sliced zucchini in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-to-pan.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Saut\u00e9 the veggies:<\/strong> Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1\u00a0Tbsp cooking oil. Once the skillet and oil are hot, add the diced onion and quartered zucchini.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced onion and sliced zucchini in a skillet after being sauteed.\" class=\"wp-image-120301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies.jpg\" alt=\"Diced onion and sliced zucchini in a skillet after being sauteed.\" class=\"wp-image-120301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-saute-veggies.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Saut\u00e9 the zucchini and onion for about 4-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and the zucchini is ever so slightly browned in places. Transfer the veggies to a plate and set aside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Ground turkey cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Ground turkey cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-cook-turkey.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Brown the ground turkey:<\/strong> Add 1 lb. ground turkey to the same skillet you saut\u00e9ed the vegetables in. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon or potato masher as it cooks to create small crumbles. Cook until the ground turkey crumbles are browned. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Sauteed zucchini and onion added to browned ground turkey in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber.jpg\" alt=\"Sauteed zucchini and onion added to browned ground turkey in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-120299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-add-cucumber.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Add the vegetables and sauce: <\/strong>Add the saut\u00e9ed onion and zucchini to the skillet with the browned ground turkey. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"A bowl pouring a homemade soy sauce and brown sugar sauce over a zucchini ground turkey skillet dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-120298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl pouring a homemade soy sauce and brown sugar sauce over a zucchini ground turkey skillet dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-120298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-add-sauce.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Give your prepared sauce a little mix to recombine, then pour it over the ground turkey and veggies. Mix everything together to distribute the sauce evenly. Simmer for 2 more minutes to thicken the sauce.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Finished ground turkey and zucchini skillet dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-120297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet.jpg\" alt=\"Finished ground turkey and zucchini skillet dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-120297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-final-zucchini-skillet.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Take the skillet off the heat and serve with any toppings and sides you like! I usually go for sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and cooked rice\u2026YUM! <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of ground turkey zucchini skillet dinner with rice.\" class=\"wp-image-120313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of ground turkey zucchini skillet dinner with rice.\" class=\"wp-image-120313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Turkey-Zucchini-Skillet-Bowl.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>I went for some sliced green onions, cooked rice, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds to make this skillet dinner more of a bowl meal. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/coconut-rice-take-2\/\">coconut rice<\/a> would be a nice alternative to plain rice and would add a little extra extra flavor without overpowering the sauce. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/thai-cucumber-salad-2\/\">simple sesame cucumber salad<\/a> would also be great if you\u2019re looking to round out the meal with something fresh and crunchy. And for some added protein, I think a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/make-soft-boiled-eggs\/\">soft-boiled egg<\/a> on top would be <em>so<\/em> good!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-amp-reheating\">Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<p>This one-pan ground turkey zucchini skillet is PERFECT for meal prepping! I like to store any leftovers in individual airtight containers and keep them in the fridge for up to 3\u20134 days. To reheat, you can either pop it in the microwave or add a little oil to a skillet on the stove and heat until everything is warmed through and sizzling again. You can also try freezing this recipe for up to 3 months (just note the veggies will likely be much softer after thawing). Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever I\u2019m really short on time, my go-to recipe is always an easy skillet meal. This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet recipe is not only budget-friendly, but it\u2019s also made in less than 30 minutes. You can easily customize it with whatever veggies you have on hand and then serve it with white or brown rice. 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