Go Back
Close up of browned ground turkey crumbles and sliced cremini mushrooms in a skillet with garlic and pepper.

Turkey Spinach Mushroom Skillet: A 20-Minute Healthy Dinner

A fast, protein-packed Turkey Spinach Mushroom Skillet featuring caramelized cremini mushrooms, vibrant wilted spinach, and savory ground turkey. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners and low-carb meal prepping in just 20 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin for Later
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Ground Turkey 93% lean preferred
  • 8 oz (225g) Cremini Mushrooms Sliced
  • 5 oz (142g) Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Avocado Oil Divided
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5g) Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Sea Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Ensures best browning
  • 1 Wooden spoon For breaking up turkey

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes to create a crust. Break into crumbles, cook until browned, then remove from pan.
  2. Add remaining oil and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the edges are golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cracked black pepper, sautéing for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Return turkey to the pan. Add spinach in batches, tossing until just wilted and coated in pan juices. Serve immediately.

Notes

Wipe mushrooms with a towel instead of washing to ensure they brown properly.
Use a dark cast iron skillet for the best sear and texture.