Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome and flavorful one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh spinach. Enhanced with a blend of smoky and mildly spicy seasonings, this hearty skillet dish is perfect for a quick, 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 Liquids
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing aromatics.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened, creating a flavorful base.
- Cook ground turkey: Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix everything together to evenly distribute the spices.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Add spinach: Stir in 2 cups of baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and incorporated.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley for brightness, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with plant-based meat alternatives or cooked lentils.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Sweet potatoes can be swapped with regular potatoes, but cooking time may vary.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the chicken broth used contains no gluten additives.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
