Description
This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy and flavorful one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and a mix of spices come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add sweet potatoes and spices: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Pour in the water or broth, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add spinach: Remove the lid and stir in the spinach if using, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated throughout the week.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne or a chopped jalapeño.
- Swap spinach with kale or omit for a simpler version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
