Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavorful one-skillet meal combining lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for quick weekday dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes, diced
- 4 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 Small Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Olive Oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prep the sweet potatoes by peeling and dicing them into small cubes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 10 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the ground turkey in the skillet until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Thaw frozen sweet potatoes beforehand for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Turkey, Sweet Potato, Skillet, Healthy Dinner, One Pan Meal