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Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Turkey and sweet potatoes mesh together beautifully in this simple, savory dish.
Course Main Course
Keyword easy dinners, high fiber, skillet, sweet potato, turkey, turkey sweet potato skillet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Amanda Hookom @HookomOnHealth

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large sweet potato cut into ~1 inch cubes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.  Add ground turkey and brown until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add onions and saute for about 2-3 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add sweet potato and saute until tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, remove from heat once melted.  Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

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Notes

  • Add additional raw vegetables as desired.
  • A russet potato can be used in place of the sweet potato, if desired.
  • Ground beef, chicken, pork, or other ground meat can be used instead of turkey, if desired.