Description
Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a comforting and nutritious one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish is packed with protein and fiber, making it both filling and satisfying. The smoky spices like smoked paprika and cumin elevate the flavors, ensuring each bite is delicious. Plus, it’s completely customizable—swap in your favorite veggies to suit your taste or what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add sweet potatoes; cook until softened (about 10 minutes).
- Incorporate ground turkey; break apart and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Fold in bell pepper and spinach; cook until tender (3-4 minutes). Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg