Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet Delight

Healthy • One-Pan • Comfort Food

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced small

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup chicken broth or water

• 1 cup fresh spinach or kale

• Optional garnish: parsley, green onions, or avocado

Instructions

1. Cook sweet potatoes: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes, season lightly with salt, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring, until tender and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Brown turkey: In the same skillet, add ground turkey and onion. Cook 5–6 minutes until turkey is no longer pink.

3. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Combine: Return sweet potatoes to the skillet. Pour in broth, stir, cover, and simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.

5. Finish: Fold in spinach/kale until just wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve: Garnish as desired and enjoy warm.

Tips & Variations

• Meal prep: Keeps well 3–4 days refrigerated.

• Spicy: Add crushed red pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

• Low-carb: Swap sweet potatoes for cauliflower florets.

• WW-friendly: Use extra-lean turkey and minimal oil.

Quick Q & A

Q: Can I use ground chicken or beef?
A: Yes—ground chicken works great; for beef, drain excess fat.

Q: How do I make it crispier?
A: Let the skillet cook uncovered the last 2–3 minutes.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat gently.