Description
A flavorful and healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet recipe that combines lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables cooked in a single skillet. Perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Cook ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until it is browned and no longer pink.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, mixing everything well to combine.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add spinach and parsley: Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor.
- Try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for added brightness.
- Ensure the sweet potatoes are diced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Ground turkey can be replaced with ground chicken or beef depending on preference.
