Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty, 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, it offers a flavorful yet healthy dinner option that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 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
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of 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 fragrant and translucent, releasing their flavors.
- Cook ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and no longer pink.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and all the spices—paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes—mixing thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Simmer with chicken broth: Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Wilt the spinach: Add 2 cups of baby spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring gently until the spinach is wilted and incorporated.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a chopped jalapeño.
- Sweet potatoes can be partially cooked in the microwave before adding to the skillet to reduce simmering time.
- Use vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian, substituting ground turkey with plant-based crumbles.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stove or microwave.
