Description
This hearty slow-cooker meal is perfect for busy summer afternoons. By combining lean ground turkey with rustic pasta sauce and a bounty of fresh zucchini and colorful bell peppers, you get a deeply flavorful dinner without heating your home. The gentle slow-cooking process ensures the turkey stays moist and tender, while the natural sugars in the vegetables meld perfectly with the savory tomato sauce. It is a fuss-free, nutritionist-friendly, and family-approved dish that lets you reclaim your time while serving a nutritious, delicious meal.
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground turkey
32 oz high-quality marinara pasta sauce
2 cups zucchini, chopped
2 medium bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
Clean and chop all fresh vegetables into uniform pieces.
Brown the ground turkey in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish light.
Combine the browned turkey, pasta sauce, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and dried herbs into the slow cooker bowl.
Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure herbs and sauce are evenly distributed.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors are melded.
Notes
Substitute yellow squash for zucchini if preferred. Serve over your favorite pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Trending
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
