Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A comforting and nutritious one-pan meal featuring savory ground turkey, sweet caramelized sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Ground turkey is a lean protein; suitable for low-fat diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Toss in the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and let it cook for an additional minute.
- Toss in the diced sweet potatoes and stir. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
- Push the sweet potatoes aside, creating a well in the center, and add the ground turkey. Let it brown for about 5 minutes without stirring.
- Mix everything together once the turkey is cooked through. Add cumin and any additional seasonings.
- Incorporate the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about one minute.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
- Plate it up and enjoy immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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