30-Minute Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
Satisfy your weeknight cravings with this vibrant 30-Minute Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet. This one-pan meal combines lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers, all seasoned to perfection. In just half an hour, you can create a nutritious dish that is easy to prepare and delightful to eat, making it ideal for busy families or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in sweet potatoes along with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add bell peppers during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking to maintain their crunchiness.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 310g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize the dish by adding other vegetables like zucchini or spinach. For added flavor, try using different herbs or spices such as cumin or paprika. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.