Description
This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a quick dinner option. Ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and a variety of seasonings come together to create a delicious dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes.
- Cook Aromatics: Stir in onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add Sweet Potato Mixture: Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir to coat.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish Dish: Uncover, stir in spinach, and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with shredded cheese before serving or add a dash of hot sauce.
- This dish works well for meal prep and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
