Crisp Brussels sprouts meet seasoned ground turkey in a quick one-pan skillet finished with lemon, garlic, and Parmesan.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1 pound ground turkey, lean
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils & Liquids
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnishes
12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Rinse Brussels sprouts thoroughly, trim off tough stem ends, and halve lengthwise. Dice the yellow onion into 1/4-inch pieces and mince the garlic cloves finely. Arrange all prepared ingredients within arm's reach of your cooking station.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and allow it to coat the pan evenly. Add ground turkey and break apart with a spatula into bite-sized pieces. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains.
03 - Transfer cooked turkey to a clean plate using a slotted spoon. Wipe out excess liquid from the skillet with a paper towel while preserving the caramelized browned bits on the pan bottom.
04 - Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Arrange halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down in a single layer across the skillet. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Without stirring, cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to develop a golden caramelized exterior.
06 - Stir Brussels sprouts together with the onion and garlic mixture. Pour in broth or water and cover the skillet with a lid. Steam for 4-5 minutes until Brussels sprouts are fork-tender.
07 - Remove the lid and return the reserved turkey to the skillet. Stir gently to combine all components and cook uncovered for 2 minutes until heated through and most liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish or serve directly from the skillet. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
