Description
A wholesome, quick, and flavorful one-pan meal combining ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and vegetables, ready in 30 minutes. Naturally gluten-free and family-friendly, with a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Step: Dice the onion and red bell pepper and mince the garlic.
- Step: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Step: Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Step: Remove the sweet potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
- Step: Add the ground turkey to the same skillet, break it up, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and no longer pink; season with salt and pepper.
- Step: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the turkey; cook for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onions become translucent.
- Step: Return the sweet potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Step: Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), and additional salt and pepper; stir to coat evenly.
- Step: Fold in the fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Step: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Step: Turn off the heat and serve warm.
Notes
Dice sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Use a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Cook sweet potatoes before turkey to keep them tender. Stir occasionally to avoid burning. Deglaze pan with turkey or vegetable broth after cooking turkey for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato skillet, one-pan meal, gluten-free dinner, healthy turkey recipe