Ground Turkey And Sweet Potato Skillet
A comforting, one-pan skillet combining lean ground turkey with nutrient-dense sweet potatoes and vibrant bell peppers. Perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika for a quick, savory meal.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This is an excellent batch-prep meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; the flavors meld beautifully overnight.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep large sweet potato (diced), medium onion (chopped), large bell pepper (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook until slightly tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the chopped onion and diced bell…
Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
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Push the vegetables to the edges of…
Push the vegetables to the edges of the pan to create space in the center, then add the ground turkey. Season everything generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
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Cook the turkey
Cook the turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Mix the meat and vegetables evenly together.
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Turn the heat to low
Turn the heat to low, fold in the fresh baby spinach, and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. Remove from heat and serve warm.
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The nutrition underneath
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Try to dice the sweet potatoes…
Try to dice the sweet potatoes into small, even cubes (about 1/2 inch) so they cook quickly and at the same rate.
This is an excellent batch-prep meal
This is an excellent batch-prep meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; the flavors meld beautifully overnight.
If the sweet potatoes are sticking…
If the sweet potatoes are sticking to the pan early on, add a tablespoon of water and cover with a lid for a minute to let the steam help soften them.
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