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Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet (One Pan, 43 g Protein)

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

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A one-skillet dinner of lean ground turkey, cubed sweet potato, peppers and spinach with smoky spices, finished with a little melted cheese. Cozy, balanced and cleanup-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 large sweet potato cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and onion with the water, cover, and cook 8 minutes, stirring twice.
  2. Uncover, add the bell pepper and garlic, and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Push everything to the side, add the turkey, and break it up. Cook 6–7 minutes until no pink remains.
  4. Stir in the paprika, chili powder, cumin and salt, and mix it all together.
  5. Fold in the spinach until wilted, then scatter the cheddar on top, cover, and turn off the heat for 2 minutes so it melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 23.7gProtein: 42.9gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 661.5mgPotassium: 1005.5mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 6.7gVitamin C: 61.6mgCalcium: 202.6mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Test the sweet potato with a fork before adding the turkey; it should be nearly tender. Leftovers keep 3 days and make an excellent breakfast with a fried egg on top. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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