Ground Turkey Sweet Potato
Ground turkey and sweet potatoes come together in a hearty, healthy dish that’s bursting with flavor. This easy recipe combines lean turkey with sweet, roasted sweet potatoes and aromatic spices, creating a comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Packed with nutrients and satisfying textures, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve as a main course or side. Let’s get cooking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned (approximately 6-8 minutes).
- Sprinkle cumin and paprika over the turkey, stirring well to combine for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced sweet potatoes along with salt and pepper. Stir well and cover; cook for another 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg