Description

This Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey with hearty sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep, it offers a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and vibrant vegetables with a hint of spice from jalapeño and a fresh kick from lime and cilantro.

Ingredients

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Proteins

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey

Vegetables & Legumes

14 ounces sweet potato, peeled and diced 1/2 inch (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 large diced tomato
1 jalapeño, diced
1 clove garlic, minced

Flavorings & Herbs

2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

Liquids & Toppings

1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces avocado, sliced
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Brown the Turkey: Spray a large skillet over high heat with oil and add the ground turkey. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Cook the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully cooked and browned, about 5 minutes.
Sauté Onion and Tomato Paste: Push the cooked turkey to one side of the skillet. Spray the empty side with oil, add the chopped onion and tomato paste, and cook together for 1 minute, allowing the onion to soften and tomato paste to toast slightly.
Combine Ingredients: Add the diced sweet potato, rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced tomato, diced jalapeño, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir all ingredients to mix evenly.
Season and Simmer: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin over the mixture and stir well. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve: Remove from heat and serve the skillet mixture topped with sliced avocado, lime wedges on the side, and additional cilantro garnish as desired.

Notes

This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is perfect for meal prep.
It is very filling and packed with flavors thanks to the blend of cumin, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.
For a spicier dish, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add extra chili powder.
You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef if preferred.
Using frozen corn is a convenient option and works just as well as fresh corn.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 394 kcal
Sugar: 7.5 g
Sodium: 635 mg
Fat: 14.5 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 84 mg