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Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet delivers 29g protein and just 238 calories per serving — a rare high-protein, low-calorie option for aggressive cuts. Four servings prep on the stovetop in 20 minutes, making it ideal for anyone in a deficit who refuses to sacrifice protein intake. Built for fat loss without muscle loss.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
  • Brown sugar(30g)
  • Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
  • Garlic
  • Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
  • Cornstarch(15g)
  • 2 Tbsp water ($0.00)
  • Yellow Onion
  • Zucchini(340g)
  • Vegetable oil(15g)
  • Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
  2. 2Dice the onion and slice the zucchini into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters.
  3. 3Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering. Add the diced onion and zucchini quarters, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the zucchini develops light golden-brown edges. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
  4. 4Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and fully browned throughout, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Add the sautéed vegetables back to the skillet with the browned turkey. Stir the sauce once more, then pour it over the mixture. Cook for 2–3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey and zucchini evenly.
  6. 6Remove the skillet from heat and let cool for 2–3 minutes.
  7. 7Divide the turkey and zucchini mixture evenly into 4 airtight containers while still warm. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

238

calories

29g

protein

8g

fat

Carbohydrates
14g
Saturated fat
1.4g
Sodium
607 mg
Dietary fiber
1.0g

4 servings per batch · ~231g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet have per serving?

Each serving delivers 29g of protein and only 238 calories with 8g fat and 14g carbs. This is one of the lowest-calorie, highest-protein-density recipes available on PrepForge.

How long does Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet take to prep?

Quick prep time on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch makes this highly efficient for meal prep weeks. You're getting multiple low-calorie meals from a single cooking session.

Is Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet good for fat loss?

At 238 calories and 29g protein per serving, this recipe is purpose-built for aggressive fat loss phases where calorie deficit is the primary goal. The minimal fat and carbs make it an ideal base meal you can repeat daily without hitting macro limits.

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