Description
This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and vibrant spices, this dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet: Over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned.
- Add onion and garlic: Sauté until softened.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and spices: Cover and cook until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add spinach: Cook until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning: Garnish with parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a splash of lime juice.
- Top with shredded cheese or avocado for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
