Description
Make this delicious Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet in one pan! Healthy, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep & weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup spinach or kale (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Cook Turkey: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook onion and garlic until fragrant. Add bell pepper and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add Sweet Potatoes & Spices: Stir in sweet potatoes, paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Combine & Cook: Stir in canned diced tomatoes and cooked turkey. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add Greens (Optional): Stir in spinach or kale in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, top with parsley or cilantro, and add avocado slices if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey to keep the dish healthy.
- Cut sweet potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Add more spice with extra chili powder or jalapeños.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serve with quinoa, rice, or a fried egg for extra protein
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 25minutes