Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick one-pan meal featuring savory ground turkey and tender sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the diced sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes until tender and golden, then set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the ground turkey, breaking it up, until cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Reintroduce the sweet potatoes to the skillet and stir everything together until well combined.
- Add any optional ingredients like bell peppers or spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different vegetables or seasonings based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg