Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet with Black Beans, One Pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
or avocado oil
- ½yellow onion
diced, about 1 cup
- 1red bell pepper
diced
- 1 lblean ground turkey
- 1 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspground cumin
- 1 tspregular paprika
- 1 tspsmoked paprika
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tspdried oregano
- 1 tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 1 lbsweet potatoes
diced, about 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, 3-4 cups
- ½ cchicken broth
or water
- 1can black beans
drained and rinsed
- 2 cbaby spinach
- ½ cshredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cfresh cilantro
chopped, or parsley
- 1lime
juice of
Directions
- 1
Dice sweet potatoes, onion, and pepper. Drain and rinse the can of black beans. Heat a large pan or cast iron skillet with a lid over medium heat and add olive oil. Once the pan is heated, add diced onions and bell pepper. Saute until softened, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add ground turkey, spices, and salt & pepper. Break apart the ground turkey into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Brown ground turkey until almost cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced sweet potato and chicken broth to the cooked turkey. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sweet potato is fork tender.
- 4
Turn off the heat. Add the black beans, spinach, and cheese and stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts. Sprinkle cilantro and squeeze lime juice on top of the skillet.
- 5
Hint: Meal prep by dicing the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onions in advance!
Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet with Black Beans, One Pan
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About this Recipe
Searching for a wholesome, satisfying weeknight meal that won't leave you with a mountain of dishes? This Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet with Black Beans, One Pan is your answer, delivering robust flavors and abundant nutrition in a single skillet, perfect for busy evenings. What makes this recipe a true weeknight hero is its clever simplicity: everything comes together in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your dinner. The combination of savory lean ground turkey, naturally sweet sweet potatoes, and a vibrant blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika creates a deeply flavorful experience. This thoughtful balance of ingredients ensures a delicious, high-protein meal without sacrificing convenience, proving that healthy eating can be both easy and incredibly tasty. Get ready for a hearty and satisfying meal where every bite offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. You'll find tender, well-seasoned ground turkey mingling with soft, slightly sweet potato cubes and creamy black beans, all brightened by wilted baby spinach and a zesty squeeze of fresh lime juice. The aromatic spices provide a warm, earthy backbone that enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes without being overwhelmingly hot. Topped with a sprinkle of melted mozzarella, this dish is comforting, full-bodied, and incredibly satisfying. Plus, this recipe is naturally gluten-free and packed with high-protein, making it an excellent choice for a balanced diet. This versatile skillet is easy to adapt to your pantry or preferences. If you don't have fresh cilantro for the garnish, a handful of fresh parsley makes a fine substitute, offering a similar burst of freshness. For the cooking fat, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil both work wonderfully to build flavor. While this recipe shines with lean ground turkey, you could explore using ground chicken or even a plant-based ground meat alternative if desired. To boost the vegetable content further, consider adding diced zucchini or corn along with the bell pepper. Serve this flavorful Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet with Black Beans as a complete, stand-alone meal for a casual family dinner. A final sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice right before serving will awaken all the flavors, offering a bright, fresh finish to this comforting and nutritious dish.