Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal packed with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings: feta cheese, avocado, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and dice sweet potatoes, onion, and mince garlic.
- Heat It Up: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Cook onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Brown Your Turkey: Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in Sweet Potatoes: Stir in sweet potato cubes, combining with turkey. Add a splash of broth if needed.
- Season it Up: Sprinkle in the paprika, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the Spinach: Toss in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Check seasoning and add more as needed.
- Plate It Up: Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or toppings. This dish is versatile and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turkey, sweet potato, skillet, quick meal, weeknight dinner
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