One Pan Meat & Vegetable Skillet

If you have an abundance of zucchini this is a great recipe for you. 

One Pan + 20 minutes = Dinner Done 

I’m still often amazed how just a few simple fresh ingredients can turn into a satisfying and delicious meal in minutes.

This skillet meal takes about 20 minutes, and all of the ingredients are very interchangeable and customizable to your preferences (use what you have on hand, it’ll turn out great!)

Every evening comes the dreaded question from my kids and spouse, “What's for dinner?” Uh... hmmm well lets see. I love meal prepping but I am a realist. I have little kids and I don't always make/have time to do that. This can be a quick solution.  On nights like that I just want to throw everything in a big skillet and call it good. No mess, one pan, and done.

If you want to do this for Meal-Prepping:

Divide your mixture equally into 4 separate air-tight containers. You could add 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to each serving, it makes a great alternative to rice.  Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil, divided
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
• 1 lb lean ground turkey, chicken, or beef (literally about any meat works)
• sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tsps dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 x 14.5 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes or fresh diced if you prefer 
• 1/2 cup Colby jack or cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• cilantro & limes wedges as garnish

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add in your onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
2. Stir in the ground turkey and cook, mincing the meat with a wooden spoon. Once the meat is nicely golden brown, set cooked meat aside on a plate.
3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil on medium-high heat. Add the zucchini along with the broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp, for 4 minutes.
4. Return your cooked ground meat back into the skillet then stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, and half of the shredded cheese. Reduce heat to a medium, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly reduced.
5. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese, and allow it to melt for a few minutes more. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
6. Enjoy!