Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Don’t be fooled by the simple idea of ground turkey and potatoes - this healthy, gluten-free, meal is easy to make, packed with flavour, and super customizable to your macro needs.

Top with salsa, greek yogurt, and even extra cheese (if you need some extra fats)! A simple weeknight dinner that can be dinner, that can be done all in one pot, making an easy clean up for a tasty meal.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 small or 2 large (925g) sweet potatoes peeled and diced

• 680g ground turkey⁠

• 1 yellow bell pepper⁠

• 1 cup onion diced⁠

• 175g part skim mozzarella shredded

• ⁠ ½ cup water⁠

• ¼ cup cilantro chopped⁠

• 2 tablespoons (30mL) olive oil⁠

• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin⁠

• 1 tablespoon garlic minced⁠

• 1 teaspoon chili powder⁠

• ½ teaspoon salt⁠

• ¼ teaspoon pepper⁠⁠

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute and then add ground turkey. ⁠ ⁠

2. Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.⁠

3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.⁠ ⁠

4. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

5. Add diced sweet potato and water. Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften.

6. Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.⁠ ⁠

7. Remove lid and add additional salt and pepper if needed.

8. Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.⁠ ⁠

Makes 5 servings

Nutrition:

Cals: 560 calories
Protein: 41g
Carbs: 48g
Fat: 23g