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Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash

Name: Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium zucchinis, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish); 2 green onions, sliced; Juice of 1/2 lime; fried eggs, avocado slices, hot sauce

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 11, 2026 | Updated Oct 19, 2026

American-Inspired 25 mins onepanskilleteasyquickweeknightflavorfulleftovers

Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash is a practical PanPotPlates recipe built for dependable weeknight cooking.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
2 green onions, sliced
Juice of 1/2 lime
Optional toppings
fried eggs, avocado slices, hot sauce

Ingredients for Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Check the ground turkey reaches 165 F (74 C).
Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to evenly coat the turkey with spices.
Add diced zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 6-7 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and squeeze lime juice over the hash. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve warm, optionally topped with fried eggs, avocado slices, and a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.

Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash cooking in the recommended pan or pot

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Pan Or Pot Required

For the Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash , a versatile large skillet is the perfect cookware choice.

Cookware Size Guidance

For this savory and wholesome Skillet Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Hash serving 4, we recommend a 10 to 12-inch (25 to 30 cm) heavy-bottomed skillet .

Cookware Swap Guidance

This recipe’s foundation is the large skillet, which creates even cooking and flavorful browning.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

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