Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Feta
A quick, savory one-pan dinner featuring lean ground turkey sautéed with tender zucchini, sweet bell pepper, and tangy feta cheese. Naturally gluten-free and packed with over 35 grams of protein to keep energy steady and support weight management.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kristi + Lila
Kristi 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.
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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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin…
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add 6 oz (170 g) lean ground…
Add 6 oz (170 g) lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and cooked through with no pink remaining
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Add 1 minced garlic clove
Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 cup (125 g) diced zucchini, and 0.5 cups (75 g) diced red bell pepper to the skillet.
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Season with 0.5 tsp dried oregano and 0.25 tsp sea salt, stirring well to combine.
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Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until…
Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and brightly colored.
Look for: vegetables are crisp-tender and brightly colored
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir…
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp (30 g) crumbled feta cheese until slightly softened.
Look for: slightly softened
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Transfer to a bowl and serve warm
Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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