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Sweet Potato Skillet with Ground Turkey

A hearty and healthy skillet dish combining ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for busy family nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean) Extra fat can make it greasy.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced Regular potatoes can be substituted.
  • 1 onion, diced Yellow onions are cheaper, but red works too.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Use 3 if you need extra flavor.
  • 1 bell pepper, diced Any color works, even slightly squishy ones.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adds a nice smoky kick.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Gives a professional chef feel.
  • to taste salt and pepper Sprinkle until it feels right.
  • 1 cup spinach leaves Can substitute with kale.
  • olive oil for sautéing olive oil Makes the dish feel fancy.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
  3. Mix in the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
  4. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and give everything a good mix.
  5. Add paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir well.
  6. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve in rustic bowls, and enjoy leftovers as they taste even better the next day. Pair with a glass of Merlot for a relaxed cooking experience.
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