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20-Minute Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

A fast, nutrient-packed one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, tender spiced sweet potatoes, crisp bell peppers, and fresh spinach.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • •1.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • •2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch small dice
  • •0.5 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • •1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • •0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • •1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • •3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • •1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • •0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • •1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • •0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • •2 cups baby spinach, packed
  • •2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • •1 whole lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2.

    Add the diced sweet potatoes, diced onion, red bell pepper, and chicken broth to the skillet. Cover immediately with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the steam to rapidly soften the sweet potatoes.

  3. 3.

    Remove the lid and push the vegetables to the outer edges of the pan. Add the ground turkey to the center of the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4.

    Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix the turkey and vegetables together thoroughly, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.

  5. 5.

    Toss in the baby spinach and stir continuously for 1 minute until wilted.

  6. 6.

    Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over top.

Tips

  • 💡Dice the sweet potatoes very small (about 1/4-inch) to ensure they become fork-tender within the short cooking window.
  • 💡Use a tight-fitting lid during the initial vegetable cook time to trap steam and accelerate the softening of the sweet potatoes.
  • 💡Top with sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, or a sprinkle of crumbled cotija or cheddar cheese for added flavor.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Basil Roux