Description
A healthy and flavorful one-pan turkey and sweet potato skillet made with lean ground turkey, caramelized sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining olive oil and cook ground turkey for 5–7 minutes until browned.
4. Stir in onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Add paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well.
6. Return sweet potatoes to the skillet and combine everything.
7. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
8. Drizzle lemon juice and stir to combine.
9. Remove from heat, let rest briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use pre-diced sweet potatoes to save time.
- Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in airtight containers.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg