January 15, 2021
Foodie Friday: Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Happy Friday everyone! This week is all about simplicity when it comes to this weeks foodie Friday! The less pans used in a recipe…the better, and the more likely I will be willing to do it!
No one wants to try and whip up a complicated meal when they are trying to balance so many other aspect of their life too! One pan skillets are the best when needing a quick and easy recipe that is still jam packed with goodness!
Ingredients: 4 servings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon garlic clove
• ½ cup onions
• ½ cup yellow pepper
• 1½ cups sweet potato
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley — for garnishing
Instructions:
1. In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground turkey and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onions and yellow peppers, and cook until the onions are soft.
4. Add the sweet potato, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover the skillet, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. If necessary, add more olive oil or a little bit of water to cook the sweet potatoes faster.
6. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 400ºF.
7. When the sweet potatoes are tender, add the shredded mozzarella cheese, and put the skillet in the oven to melt the cheese.
8. When the cheese melts, remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition:
Calories: 306
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 20g
Fats: 14g
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