Description
A wholesome and colorful Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet Delight featuring tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, and vibrant vegetables, all seasoned with smoky paprika and aromatic spices. This quick and nutritious one-pan meal is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
Vegetables
- 1 large sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
Seasonings & Liquids
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the sweet potatoes and turkey.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- Brown the ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the sweet potatoes, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks until no longer pink and nicely browned.
- Sauté the veggies: Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add zucchini and spices: Mix in the diced zucchini, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sweet potatoes are completely tender.
- Evaporate excess liquid: Remove the skillet lid and cook uncovered for an additional 2 minutes to allow any extra liquid to evaporate and thicken the mixture.
- Finalize and garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Swap zucchini for spinach or kale for a different leafy green twist.
- Use butternut squash in place of sweet potato for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- For a creamy dairy-free addition, add a spoonful of mashed avocado when serving.
