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Turkey Sweet Potato and Spinach Skillet

Prep time: 30 minutes · Servings: 1 · Calories: 500 · Protein: 39 g
Turkey Sweet Potato and Spinach Skillet
Servings: 1
A balanced one-pan meal with lean turkey, sweet potato, colourful vegetables, and spinach. The measured ingredients make one substantial serving.
Ingredients (1 Serving)
- 150 g raw lean ground turkey (about 5% fat)
- 220 g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes
- 80 g red bell pepper, diced
- 80 g fresh spinach
- 50 g onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Black pepper, a small pinch of salt, parsley, and a lime wedge
Preparation
- Microwave or steam the sweet potato cubes for 5–7 minutes until almost tender but still holding their shape.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the turkey, garlic, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt. Break the turkey into small pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked, with no pink remaining.
- Add the sweet potato and cook for another 4–5 minutes, stirring gently, until lightly browned.
- Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted. Finish with parsley and lime.
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 39 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Fibre: 10 g
Nutrition is an estimate based on the listed one-serving quantities. Values vary with the exact turkey fat percentage, ingredient brands, and cooking method.