Description
Spicy and hearty ground turkey sweet potato skillet brings Mexican-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners. Packed with bold flavors and nutritious ingredients, you’ll savor this one-pan meal that delivers both satisfaction and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the sweet potatoes by dicing them into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and quick caramelization in the skillet.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing the sweet potato cubes until they develop a golden exterior and tender interior, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a separate plate, preserving their caramelized texture for later incorporation.
- Return the skillet to the heat, adding another drizzle of olive oil to create a flavorful base for the ground turkey.
- Introduce ground turkey, finely chopped onions, and minced garlic into the hot skillet, breaking the meat into delicate crumbles.
- Sauté the mixture, stirring frequently, until the turkey transforms from pink to a rich, uniform brown color, indicating complete cooking.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers into the skillet, blending them with the seasoned turkey and creating a vibrant, colorful medley.
- Reintroduce the roasted sweet potato cubes, reviving their caramelized essence within the skillet’s aromatic environment.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and optional chili powder over the mixture, infusing depth and complexity.
- Gently fold the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of spices and maintaining the integrity of each component.
- Tenderly layer fresh spinach leaves across the skillet, allowing them to wilt gracefully and integrate with the warm ingredients.
- Remove the skillet from heat, creating a final moment of culinary anticipation.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, adding a burst of herbaceous freshness to the dish.
- Serve immediately, presenting a vibrant, nutritious skillet that celebrates the harmony of ground turkey and sweet potatoes.
Notes
- Prep sweet potatoes ahead of time by cutting into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and golden crispy edges.
- Drain excess turkey fat after cooking to reduce greasiness and create a cleaner, lighter dish.
- Choose lean ground turkey (93/7 or 99% fat-free) for a healthier protein option that keeps the skillet light and nutritious.
- Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for additional nutrient variety and slightly different texture profile if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg