Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A hearty and nutritious skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes, enhanced with garlic, peppers, and topped with mozzarella.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups diced sweet potato
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground turkey and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Toss in the diced onion and yellow bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onions become translucent.
- Add the diced sweet potato, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the sweet potato is tender, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the mixture. Cover again to let the cheese melt for about a minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider using different vegetables based on availability. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.