Description
Ground turkey meets sweet potato in this one-pan wonder, delivering a nutritious meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, you’ll savor each bite of this effortless skillet creation that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) black beans, drained and rinsed
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 lime, juiced (divided)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (divided)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato foundation by tossing diced cubes with a zesty lime-infused oil blend and seasonings.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato pieces on a baking sheet or in an air fryer, ensuring they’re evenly spread for optimal roasting.
- Roast the sweet potatoes at high temperature until they develop a golden, crisp exterior and tender interior, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm a skillet and sauté finely chopped onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it down and cooking until the meat loses its raw appearance.
- Enhance the meat mixture with a complex spice profile, incorporating garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano.
- Integrate black beans into the turkey mixture, allowing them to heat thoroughly and absorb the rich, aromatic spices.
- Carefully fold the roasted sweet potato cubes into the spiced turkey and bean combination, ensuring even distribution.
- Finish the skillet with a bright burst of fresh lime juice, which will elevate and balance the robust flavors.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the dish for an additional layer of freshness and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains protein content and hearty texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding cayenne for extra heat or reducing for milder palates.
- Air fryer method reduces oil usage and creates crispier sweet potato cubes compared to traditional oven roasting, enhancing overall dish crunchiness.
- Enhance nutritional profile by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach during turkey cooking stage for increased vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg