Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet

Packed with vibrant vegetables and hearty plant-based ground meat, this Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet delivers a satisfying and flavor-forward one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring a colorful medley of bell peppers, zucchini, and shredded carrots sautéed to perfection alongside a spiced blend of vegetarian ground meat, this dish is elevated with savory notes of soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant dried herbs like oregano and thyme. Simmered with diced tomatoes for a rich, tangy finish and garnished with fresh parsley, this skillet recipe hits all the marks. Ready in just 40 minutes and brimming with wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy, gluten-free option for a nutritious dinner that’s sure to please vegetarians and omnivores alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 12 ounces plant-based ground meat
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped bell peppers, diced zucchini, and shredded carrot to the skillet.

Step 5

Cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the plant-based ground meat.

Step 7

Cook the ground meat, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 6-8 minutes until browned.

Step 8

Combine the cooked vegetables and ground meat evenly in the skillet.

Step 9

Add the drained diced tomatoes, soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Step 10

Stir everything together and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy your Vegetarian Savory Ground Meat and Vegetable Skillet!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1480.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1333.9

Total Fat 85.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3792.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 72.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 345.8mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 3633.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 26.7%