Nourishing Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
A lean, digestion-friendly skillet with ground turkey and tender zucchini that delivers satisfying protein without triggering reflux.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lisa + Lila
Lisa created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
To make this even faster on a busy schedule, you can buy pre-sliced zucchini from the grocery store.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a medium…
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until it shimmers.
Look for: it shimmers
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until it is browned and no longer pink.
Look for: it is browned and no longer pink
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Stir in the sliced zucchini
Stir in the sliced zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still bright green.
Look for: the zucchini is tender but still bright green
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Lower the heat to low and sprinkle…
Lower the heat to low and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Transfer to a plate and serve immediately
Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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