Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey with tender sweet potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh spinach. Seasoned with a blend of paprika, cumin, and chili powder, this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a wholesome 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 Seasonings
- 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)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Cook ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Wilt spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the dish, and serve warm.
Notes
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium chicken broth and adjust salt accordingly.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or chili powder.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
