Description
Hearty Mediterranean-inspired ground turkey sweet potato skillet delivers robust flavors dancing across your plate with Mediterranean herbs and spices. Nutritious one-pan meal invites home cooks to savor delightful textures and wholesome ingredients that make dinner both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder (optional for spice)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 0.25 cup chicken broth or water (optional for softening sweet potatoes)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm olive oil over medium heat, introducing diced sweet potatoes and cooking for 5-7 minutes until they soften slightly. If the potatoes seem dry, splash in chicken broth and cover briefly to create steam, ensuring even cooking.
- Create space in the skillet and deposit ground turkey on the cleared section, methodically breaking it apart with a spatula until the meat loses its pink hue and develops a uniform brown color.
- Integrate the cooked turkey with sweet potatoes, then incorporate finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Sauté the mixture, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and promote even caramelization.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by sprinkling paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper across the skillet. Thoroughly mix the seasonings to ensure each component is evenly coated and infused with robust spices.
- Introduce fresh leafy greens like spinach or kale, gently folding them into the hot mixture until they wilt and become tender, which typically takes 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while the skillet contents remain piping hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Maximize sweet potato tenderness by cutting into uniform, small cubes for even cooking and faster softening.
- Steam vegetables briefly with chicken broth to enhance moisture and prevent drying out during cooking.
- Use a non-stick skillet to reduce oil and ensure easy cleanup after preparing this one-pan meal.
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version without compromising protein content.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra greens like Swiss chard or adding a handful of chopped kale for additional vitamins.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder or using smoked paprika for a milder, deeper flavor profile.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to create a quick 20-minute weeknight dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg