Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick one-pan Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet made with lean turkey, sweet potatoes, and simple spices.Ready in under 40 minutes.Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ cup onions diced
- ½ cup yellow pepper diced
- 1½ cups sweet potato diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of red chili flakes optional
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and garlic, breaking the meat apart as it cooks for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onions and yellow pepper; cook until softened.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender. Add a splash of water if needed.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Once tender, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the skillet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until cheese melts.
- Remove, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Skip cheese for Paleo or Whole30 versions
- Serve with a side salad or rice for a fuller meal
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess