Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

[Tessa]

This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes. Ground turkey is sautéed with sweet potato, onion, and smoked paprika for a flavorful, satisfying dinner that's perfect for weeknights. Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free.

Making the Most of Frozen Vegetables​

Having a stash of veggies in the freezer is one of my favorite tips for quick yet balanced weeknight meals. The benefit of using them is that they're usually already part-cooked and prepped, meaning they require little effort, yet still taste fresh and delicious. I use frozen sweet potatoes and diced onions here (along with ground turkey) which all get added straight to the skillet and cook up fast. Serve it up over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to make a filling meal, or scoop into lettuce cups for a lighter bite.

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• Making the Most of Frozen Vegetables
• Ingredients and Substitutions
• How to Make Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
• Variations
• Recipe tips
• FAQs
• More One-Pan Meals
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Ingredients and Substitutions​

Avocado oil - Helps everything caramelize properly in the skillet. Olive oil also works well here.

Ground turkey - A lean protein which cooks up fast. You can swap it out for ground chicken, beef, or pork, if preferred.

Smoked paprika - Adds a hint of smoky flavor. Use sweet-smoked paprika for a mild flavor, or hot-smoked for more spice.

Garlic - Brings a layer of savory flavor. Use fresh garlic here, or pre-chopped to speed up prep.

Frozen diced onions - Cuts down on prep time and cooks up fast! If you only have a fresh onion, you can simply dice it and add to the skillet as usual (it may take slightly longer to soften).

Frozen sweet potato - These part-cooked chunks of frozen sweet potato are an easy way to bring fiber and micronutrients to many a meal. Can be swapped for frozen, diced butternut squash for a lower-carb option.

Tamari - Enhances the savory flavors in the dish while seasoning it. Look for certified gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce), if needed.

Salt and black pepper.

How to Make Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet​

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Add salt, smoked paprika, and pepper, stir to combine. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 2: Add sweet potatoes and onions directly from frozen and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender.

Step 3: Pour in tamari, stir to coat everything evenly, and cook 1 more minute before serving. Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Variations​

Change up the flavors for something new:

• Add a packet of gluten-free taco seasoning in place of the smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
• Omit the smoked paprika, stir in 2 teaspoon fresh, grated ginger along with the garlic. Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.
• Add some fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh rosemary or sage for a lovely herbal flavor boost.
• Stir in a can of drained pinto beans for added fiber and protein.

Recipe tips​

• Use a large skillet (or even a wok) here so that there's enough surface area for everything to brown properly.
• Double the batch and freeze the cooled leftovers in portions for easy meal prep.
• Don't have frozen sweet potato? Prick a fresh sweet potato all over with a fork, microwave for 2 minutes, then peel and dice before adding to the skillet.

FAQs​

How do I prevent ground turkey becoming dry?
I like to use ground turkey with 7-8% fat as it retains more juicy texture. If using leaner ground turkey, add a splash of chicken broth to the skillet to keep things moist.

More One-Pan Meals​

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  Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
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  Turkey Taco Skillet
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  Gluten-Free Lasagna Soup
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  Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken with Asparagus

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Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet​

This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes. Ground turkey is sautéed with sweet potato, onion, and smoked paprika for a flavorful, satisfying dinner that's perfect for weeknights. Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 240kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients​

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• ½ cup frozen diced onions or raw
• 10 ounces frozen sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce

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Instructions​

• Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Add salt, smoked paprika, and pepper, stir to combine.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
• Add sweet potatoes and onions directly from frozen and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender.
• Pour in tamari, stir to coat everything evenly, and cook 1 more minute before serving. Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Notes​

Storage: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing: This recipe is great for doubling and freezing half. Freeze cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months (thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating). Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over a medium heat, stirring often, until warmed through.

Nutrition​

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10331IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg​

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