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Ground turkey sweet potato recipe.

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato (One Skillet Dinner)

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Nikole Berg
Ground turkey and sweet potato recipe is a healthy one pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93/7
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 3 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 2 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • 1 cup sweet potato ½ inch dice
  • 1.5 cups chickpea pasta or any short cut pasta
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded or grated

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat some olive oil or non-stick cooking spray over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with a little salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Break up the turkey and cook until no longer pink.
  • Add pesto and fresh thyme to the cooked turkey meat. Then add the diced sweet potatoes, pasta, baby spinach, and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook until sweet potatoes and pasta are tender.
  • ​Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh Italian parsley, if desired.
  • Sauce will thicken as it cools. Top with chopped Italian parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • I used a large Staub pan, but a cast iron skillet or large non-stick skillet will work too. 
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze in freezer safe containers for longer storage.
  • Serve with brown rice. cauliflower rice, or quinoa for extra fiber.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 cups | Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7093IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 458mg | Iron: 11mg