Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a one-pan meal that’s healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. Loaded with lean turkey, nutrient-packed sweet potatoes, and colorful veggies, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. With optional melty mozzarella and endless customizations, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ½ cup yellow pepper, diced
- 1½ cups sweet potato, diced
- Seasonings and Garnishes:
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Turkey:
- Add the ground turkey and garlic. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the onions and yellow peppers. Cook until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if needed to speed up cooking.
- Combine and Bake:
- Return the cooked turkey to the skillet and mix everything together. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, if desired. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400ºF and bake for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For Whole30 or Paleo diets, omit the cheese.
- To lower the carb content, substitute sweet potatoes with zucchini or cauliflower.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Skillet Meals
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg