Best Ground Turkey And Summer Squash Skillet Recipes

GROUND TURKEY AND SUMMER SQUASH SKILLET

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WW friendly version of dragonflydmc's Ground Beef and Summer Squash Skillet (http://www.food.com/recipe/ground-beef-and-summer-squash-skillet-295832). 6 points per serving.

Provided by psycedmom

Categories Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

9 medium summer squash, sliced
1 1/3 lbs lean ground turkey
1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water

Steps:

Cut squash about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large sauce pan, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, water and seasonings. Add squash on top, then rice. Crumble ground beef on top.
Bring to a boil, then cover, lower heat and simmer 50 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add more water if needed.
Let sit 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 656.4, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 25.3

TURKEY OR CHICKEN, SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO STIR-FRY

Turkey or Chicken, Summer Squash and Tomato Stir-Fry image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 pound chicken or turkey breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small summer squash, seeds removed and cut into a 3/4-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 to 10 small cherry tomatoes, mixed colors
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Rice, for serving

Steps:

Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken or turkey and toss. Marinate 15 minutes.
Drain the meat and pat very dry. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the chicken and stir-fry until opaque and firm, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and pepper to the pan and stir-fry, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add to the chicken. Add the squash to the pan, and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Add to the chicken. Add the tomatoes and garlic to the pan and stir-fry until glazed and slightly charred, about 2 minutes longer. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the basil and toss to combine. Serve with rice.

TURKEY SQUASH CASSEROLE

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I combined two recipes to come up with this casserole, and it suits my family's tastes perfectly. Using ground turkey adds to the convenience.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups sliced yellow summer squash
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook turkey in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the squash and onion. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. , In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Stir into the turkey mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.