Description
This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans is loaded with flavor, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep. Filled with tender sweet potatoes, lean turkey, corn, and black beans, it’s a colorful and satisfying one-pan dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweet potato, peeled and diced 1/2 inch (from 2 medium)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- lime wedges, for serving
- 4 ounces avocado, sliced
Instructions
1. Spray a large skillet with oil and heat on high. Add ground turkey, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin, and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Push the turkey to one side, spray the other side with oil, and add onion and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sweet potato, black beans, corn, tomato, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro. Stir everything together with the chicken broth.
4. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and extra cumin to taste. Mix well, then cover and cook on low for 12 to 14 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Remove from heat, top with avocado slices, lime wedges, and more cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use 93% lean ground turkey for juicy yet healthy results.
Cut sweet potatoes small for faster cooking.
Add more or less jalapeño to adjust spice level.
Squeeze lime over the top before serving for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 7.5
- Sodium: 635
- Fat: 14.5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 84