Southwest Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium sweet potato diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers any color
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or dairy-free alternative optional
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potato and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining olive oil, ground turkey, onion, and garlic, cooking until turkey is browned and fully cooked. Stir in bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes back into the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in spinach and lime juice, cooking until wilted. Serve topped with feta and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 354mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 9587IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
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