Turkey Souvlaki Skillet with Zucchini and Mint
Golden turkey, tender zucchini and sweet red onion carry the familiar garlic-and-mint flavor of souvlaki, with a tangy dusting of sumac.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 16 more diets
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Ingredients
- 700 g skinless turkey thigh, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
- 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely grated
- 3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sumac
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Toss turkey with salt, half the garlic, and half the mint.
- Heat oil in a skillet; brown turkey until deeply golden.8 min timer
- Set aside the kids’ share; finish it in the skillet until cooked through.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Add zucchini and onion; cook until softened with browned edges.7 min timer
- Stir in water, remaining garlic, mint, and sumac; coat everything.2 min timer
- Return the kids’ share to the skillet and warm it through.1 min timer
Kids’ plate: Turkey souvlaki bites
On the plate: Plain turkey pieces with soft zucchini and red onion from the skillet, before the mint and sumac finish.
Make it a game: The turkey pieces are little stepping stones, and the zucchini makes a green path. Follow the path at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Turkey, zucchini, red onion, garlic, mint and sumac; no grains, legumes or dairy.
- Gluten-free: Turkey and vegetables are seasoned with plain herbs and sumac, without grains or sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Turkey, zucchini, red onion, olive oil, garlic and fresh mint make a simple herb-led skillet.
- Low-histamine: Freshly cooked turkey with zucchini, red onion, garlic, mint and sumac; no vinegar, citrus, stock or fermented sauce.
- Kid (4–12): Plain turkey bites and soft zucchini and onion come from the same skillet.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft zucchini and onion accompany small, thin turkey pieces that are easy to pick up.
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