Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty turkey sweet potato skillet, blending savory proteins with roasted root vegetables. Rustic flavors and quick preparation make this one-pan wonder perfect for busy weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 2 cups (60 grams) fresh spinach
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transform sweet potato cubes into golden, tender morsels by sautéing in olive oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically to ensure even caramelization. Transfer the roasted cubes to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to sear ground turkey with minced onion and crushed garlic, meticulously crumbling the meat and cooking until it achieves a uniform, thoroughly cooked texture without any residual pink hues.
- Introduce diced bell peppers to the turkey mixture, reuniting the previously roasted sweet potato cubes into the culinary composition. Sprinkle a harmonious blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and optional chili powder to elevate the flavor profile. Season with salt and pepper, allowing the ingredients to meld together through gentle stirring.
- Delicately incorporate fresh spinach leaves into the skillet, allowing them to wilt gracefully and integrate seamlessly with the existing ingredients, which will take approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Finalize the dish by removing the skillet from heat and adorning the vibrant mixture with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, creating a visually appealing and aromatic presentation ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains protein content.
- Dice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent golden-brown texture throughout the skillet.
- Add a splash of chicken or vegetable broth while cooking to keep the mixture moist and prevent sticking, especially if using lean turkey.
- Experiment with additional spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to boost flavor complexity without overwhelming the dish’s natural ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg