Description
Hearty ground turkey sweet potato skillet blends lean proteins with comforting root vegetables for a satisfying meal. Robust spices and simple ingredients create a quick, nutritious dinner that delivers bold flavors and wholesome nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for spice)
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Dice sweet potatoes into uniform cubes for consistent caramelization and cooking.
- Sweet Potato Roasting: Sauté potato cubes in olive oil over medium heat until golden and tender, approximately 8-10 minutes, then set aside.
- Turkey Base: Return skillet to heat, adding olive oil and introducing ground turkey, onions, and garlic, breaking meat into delicate crumbles until completely browned.
- Vegetable Integration: Add bell peppers and roasted sweet potato cubes, creating a colorful and textured mixture.
- Seasoning Layer: Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, and optional chili powder across the skillet, thoroughly blending spices with turkey and vegetables.
- Final Wilting: Gently fold in fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt and meld with warm ingredients.
- Herbal Finish: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, providing a vibrant herb accent.
- Serving: Plate immediately, presenting a nutritious and flavorful ground turkey and sweet potato skillet celebration.
Notes
- Perfectly Dice Sweet Potatoes: Cut cubes exactly same size (around 1/2 inch) to guarantee uniform cooking and beautiful caramelization without burning edges.
- Manage Heat Carefully: Keep medium-low temperature while cooking turkey to prevent drying out meat and maintain juicy, tender texture throughout preparation.
- Strategic Spinach Addition: Add spinach leaves last moment and quickly fold, ensuring leaves gently wilt without becoming mushy or losing vibrant green color.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Experiment with additional spices like smoked paprika, cayenne, or dried herbs to create personalized taste profile matching dietary preferences or regional cuisines.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg