Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together tender ground turkey and creamy sweet potatoes, seasoned to perfection with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor and nutrition. Enjoy a wholesome dinner that the whole family will love, topped with fresh herbs or avocado for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers, sautéing until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fold in diced sweet potatoes and add just enough water to cover them slightly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg