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Low FODMAP Zucchini & Turkey Skillet with Brown Rice

High protein low FODMAP turkey skillet with zucchini and brown rice for the win! This is a great after workout meal, balanced, flavorful, and easy on digestion. Lean ground turkey brings muscle-building power, while zucchini and herbs provide lightness and anti-inflammatory advantages. A simple 1 pan meal for the busy life of IBS-friendly eating.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Persons
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Small saucepan (for rice)
  • Knife and chopping board

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Skillet

  • 200 g lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil FODMAP-friendly, no garlic pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives green tops only
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley optional garnish

For the Brown Rice

  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Cook Rice

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–22 minutes until tender.

Sauté Turkey

  • In a large skillet, heat garlic-infused olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
    Lean ground turkey crumbles browning in black skillet with teal spatula, garlic-infused oil bubbles visible at edges

Add Veggies

  • Stir in diced zucchini and red bell pepper. Sauté for another 6–7 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
    Diced zucchini and red bell pepper being added to turkey with teal tongs, maintaining crisp texture against dark pan.

Season & Combine

  • Stir in chopped chives, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute, then turn off heat and let sit for 3 minutes to allow flavors to settle.

Plate & Serve

  • Fluff rice and divide into bowls. Top with turkey-zucchini mixture and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
    Finished turkey-zucchini skillet served over brown rice in black bowl, garnished with parsley and sesame seeds against teal backdrop.

Notes

🧾 Nutrition Table (Per Serving)

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 420 kcal
Protein 32g 64%
Carbs 28g 9%
Fat 20g 31%
Fiber 4g 14%
Omega-3 Moderate
Sodium 320mg 14%
Potassium 700mg 20%

📝 Important Notes

  • Use garlic-infused olive oil made without garlic pieces to keep it low FODMAP.
  • You can swap brown rice with quinoa or white rice if preferred.
  • Letting the skillet sit for 3 minutes off-heat helps the flavors meld naturally.
Keyword easy skillet, High-Protein, IBS safe, IBS-Friendly, lean dinner, Low-FODMAP, post-workout meal