Description
A nutritious and flavorful Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet combining lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables. This one-pan dish is seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, and cumin, making it a perfect healthy dinner option that’s quick to prepare and ideal for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned.
- Brown Turkey: Push the sweet potatoes to the side of the skillet. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté everything for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Season the Skillet: Stir in smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients together well in the skillet.
- Add Greens: If using spinach or kale, stir them in and cook for another 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet if desired. Cover the pan briefly (about a minute) to allow the cheese to melt. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, toss in some red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Swap ground turkey with ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the shredded cheese.