Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome, one-pan meal that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This delightful dish features lean ground turkey sautéed with tender sweet potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh spinach, all seasoned with aromatic spices. Easy to prepare in just one skillet, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to please the whole family. Enjoy the comforting flavors and colorful presentation that make this meal a standout at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in ground turkey; season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add sweet potato cubes; stir to combine. Cover and cook on medium-low for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finally, stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 1-2 minutes). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approx. 255g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg