Description
Hearty ground turkey sweet potato skillet blends robust flavors from lean protein and caramelized root vegetables. Home cooks will discover a quick, nutritious meal packed with wholesome ingredients that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound free-range extra lean ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1.5 cups sweet potato diced
- 1/2 cup onions diced
- 1/2 cup yellow pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic clove minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil until it shimmers with a glossy sheen.
- Introduce ground turkey and minced garlic to the hot skillet, methodically breaking the meat into small, uniform crumbles. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the turkey develops a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Incorporate diced onions and yellow peppers, sautéing until the onions become translucent and softened, releasing their natural sweetness into the skillet.
- Add sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Cover and simmer, occasionally stirring, until potatoes reach a tender consistency. If the mixture appears dry, introduce a small amount of water or additional olive oil.
- Simultaneously, prepare the oven by preheating to 400°F, ensuring it’s ready for the final stage of cooking.
- Once sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked, generously distribute shredded mozzarella across the skillet’s surface.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become luxuriously bubbly, which typically takes 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while the dish remains hot and cheese is delightfully gooey.
Notes
- Keep the skillet temperature at medium-high to ensure perfect caramelization of ground turkey without burning.
- Break ground turkey into small, uniform pieces during cooking to promote even browning and prevent clumping.
- Use wooden spoon or spatula to stir ingredients gently, maintaining texture and preventing vegetables from becoming mushy.
- Monitor sweet potato tenderness by checking with a fork; add water sparingly if they’re cooking too quickly or unevenly.
- For dairy-free version, substitute mozzarella with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternatives for similar melting effect.
- Enhance protein content by adding black beans or quinoa for vegetarian or more substantial meal variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg