Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick and healthy one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey and roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned with warm spices.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine with the turkey mixture.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish is great on its own or served with a side salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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