Description
Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey and tender sweet potatoes with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweetness and savory flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it?s sure to become a family favorite that satisfies both the palate and the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes; cover and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in chopped onion and bell pepper; saut? for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until browned (approximately 8 minutes).
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic and stir well.
- Serve hot from the skillet or plate individually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg