Description
Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pan meal combines the heartiness of lean ground turkey with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, resulting in a flavorful dish that cooks in just 20 minutes. Packed with nutritious ingredients like black beans and fresh vegetables, this skillet recipe is not only delicious but also healthy, making it a family-friendly option that appeals to both kids and adults alike. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time washing dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (1 large)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup salsa
Instructions
- Microwave diced sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate covered with a damp paper towel for 5 minutes; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream and salsa; mix well for serving.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly pink remains; drain if needed.
- Stir in hot sweet potatoes, black beans, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for about 5 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top to melt, then finish with green onions and tomatoes before serving with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet (approximately 285g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg