Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome one-pan meal that is easy to make and full of flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is a delicious combination of lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground 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 ½-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate vegetables and spices: Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Cook: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish: Remove the lid, cook for 2-3 minutes to evaporate excess liquid. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or a splash of lime juice.
- This dish stores well and is ideal for meal prep. Add spinach at the end for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
