Description
The Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal. Packed with lean protein from ground turkey, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, this dish is both nourishing and satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that’s easy to make, delicious, and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove turkey from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced sweet potatoes and chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes start to soften.
- Add garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth or water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Return the cooked turkey to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through and the flavors meld.
- (Optional) Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Add greens: Toss in spinach or kale at the end of cooking for added nutrients.
- Swap protein: Ground chicken, beef, or plant-based options like lentils or tempeh work well as substitutes.
- Sweet potato alternatives: Regular potatoes or butternut squash can be used instead of sweet potatoes.
