Description
This quick and healthy one-pan dish combines ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and flavorful seasonings, all cooked together in a skillet. It’s perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb free-range extra-lean ground turkey (or ground chicken/beef)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for non-Whole30/Paleo)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and garlic, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened. Add diced sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add a little water or extra olive oil if necessary to speed up the cooking process.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked through, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 400°F for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Great on its own or served with rice or a side of vegetables.
Notes
- For a Paleo or Whole30 version, omit the mozzarella cheese.
- Adjust red chili flakes to control the level of heat.
- Add extra vegetables as desired, such as zucchini or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
