Warm Hearth Low Fat Skillet (Printable)

Hearty skillet meal featuring lean turkey, vegetables, and warm spices for a satisfying dinner.

# List of ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey breast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 cups baby spinach

→ Grains

08 - 3/4 cup cooked brown rice (or quinoa for gluten-free)

→ Liquids and Sauces

09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Finishing

15 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 tsp olive oil

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
04 - Stir in diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
05 - Sprinkle paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
06 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and add cooked brown rice. Stir well, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
07 - Reduce heat to low. Add baby spinach and cover the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's done in 40 minutes flat—no waiting around while dinner gets cold on the counter
  • Everything happens in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time with the people who matter
  • Lean turkey and fresh vegetables make you feel genuinely good about what you're eating, not guilty
  • The warm spices wrap around you like a cozy blanket on a crisp evening
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan with too much at once—let each element have its time to cook properly, and the flavors will reward your patience
  • Using a nonstick skillet is genuinely important here; it keeps the fat content low because you're not fighting to keep food from sticking
  • If your broth is salty, go easy on added salt at first—you can always add more, but you can't take it out
03 -
  • Keep your heat at medium, not high—rushing this dish means the vegetables stay crunchy and the flavors don't develop properly
  • The secret I discovered by accident is adding just a pinch more paprika than the recipe calls for; it gives the whole dish a deeper, warmer color and flavor that people always comment on

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