🍠🥘 A Wholesome, One-Pan Meal Packed with Flavor!
This hearty skillet dish combines lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant bell peppers in a warmly spiced blend—ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Balanced & nutritious – Lean protein + fiber-rich veggies
✅ Easy cleanup – Just one skillet needed
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Tastes great reheated
✅ Family-approved – Mild spices please all palates
📋 Ingredients
Main Components
- 450g (1 lb) ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (½-inch cubes)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
Seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Veggies
- Dice sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion. Mince garlic.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 3–4 mins until translucent.
- Add garlic, sauté 1 min until fragrant.
3️⃣ Brown the Turkey
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart. Cook 5–7 mins until no pink remains.
4️⃣ Cook Sweet Potatoes
- Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook 15–20 mins, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Add 2 tbsp water if the skillet gets too dry.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy as-is or with:
- Quinoa
- Crusty bread
- Avocado slices
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Uniform dicing – Cut sweet potatoes small (½-inch) for even cooking.
🔹 Extra flavor – Add ½ tsp smoked paprika or 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
🔹 Shortcut – Use pre-chopped sweet potatoes from the grocery store.
🔹 Storage – Keeps 4 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Perfect with:
- Steamed greens (kale, spinach)
- Greek yogurt for creaminess
- Hot sauce for a kick
🎉 Great for:
- Post-workout meals
- Gluten-free diets
- Baby-led weaning (mash slightly for toddlers)
🌿 Variations
- Southwest style – Add black beans + corn
- Cheesy twist – Top with shredded cheddar before serving
- Vegetarian – Swap turkey for lentils or chickpeas
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 12g
🍲 Final Thoughts
This Sweet Potato & Turkey Skillet is comfort food made healthy—satisfying, colorful, and packed with nutrients. The cumin and paprika add warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
Chef’s secret: For crispy edges, uncover the skillet for the last 5 mins of cooking.
Tag your creations #TurkeySweetPotatoSkillet! 📸💛
Want to save time? Microwave diced sweet potatoes for 3 mins before adding to the skillet! ⏳
