Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A hearty and wholesome skillet dish featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and diced bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure even cooking of sweet potatoes by cutting them into uniform small cubes. Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg