Description

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with lean protein and healthy sweet potatoes, this skillet is both flavorful and nutritious.

Ingredients

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For the Skillet:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey (or grass-fed ground beef)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups sweet potato, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
A pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (omit for Whole30 or Paleo)

For Garnish:

Fresh parsley, for garnishing (optional)

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Instructions

Heat Skillet: In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey and garlic, breaking up the turkey as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Add Vegetables: Add onions and yellow peppers, cooking until onions are soft.
Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in sweet potatoes, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until sweet potatoes are tender.
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Add Cheese: When sweet potatoes are tender, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the skillet and place in the oven to melt.
Garnish and Serve: Once cheese is melted, remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg