Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet 🍠🍗
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal. Packed with lean protein, caramelized sweet potatoes, and just the right amount of spice, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you need a nutritious meal fast!
Instructions
For the Skillet
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup spinach (or kale)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Avocado slices
- Hot sauce
- Dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Microwave for 2 minutes to speed up cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and onions. Sauté for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Move the veggies to one side and add the ground turkey. Break it apart and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover the skillet, and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with avocado slices or a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve warm!
Notes
- To save time, pre-cut sweet potatoes or use frozen ones.
- Double the batch and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For extra protein, add black beans or a fried egg on top!