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Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe

Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers, this skillet is seasoned with a blend of spices for a flavorful dish that is also gluten-free and dairy-free.


Ingredients

Ground Turkey:

1 pound

Yellow Onion (diced):

1 medium

Garlic (minced):

2 cloves

Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced):

2 medium

Red Bell Pepper (diced):

1

Green Bell Pepper (diced):

1

Ground Cumin:

1 teaspoon

Smoked Paprika:

1 teaspoon

Chili Powder:

1/2 teaspoon

Salt:

1/2 teaspoon

Black Pepper:

1/4 teaspoon

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):

1/4 teaspoon

Chicken or Vegetable Broth:

1/2 cup

Fresh Spinach (chopped):

2 cups

Cilantro or Parsley for garnish (optional):

chopped fresh


Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
  2. Cook turkey: Brown ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Add aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  4. Combine ingredients: Stir in sweet potatoes, bell peppers, spices, and broth. Simmer covered until sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Add spinach: Uncover, add spinach, cook until wilted.
  6. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust, garnish with cilantro or parsley, serve.

Notes

  • You can swap ground turkey for ground chicken or beef.
  • Add shredded cheese on top for extra richness.
  • Stir in a squeeze of lime juice before serving for brightness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 470mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg