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Dicing the sweet potato small rather than into large chunks is the whole trick here - small cubes cook through in the same 10-12 minutes it takes to brown ground turkey, so nothing needs par-boiling or a head start in the oven. One pan, minimal cleanup, and a genuinely balanced meal of lean protein, complex carbs, and vegetables.
Prep Time
15 min
Per serving
320kcal
Calories
26g
Protein
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
26g
Carbs
13g
Fat
4g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
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Peel and dice the sweet potato into small, roughly 1cm cubes for even, quick cooking.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges. Remove and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the same skillet, then add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until no longer pink.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens.
Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Return the cooked sweet potato to the skillet along with the baby spinach, tossing until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the top.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Dice the Sweet Potato Small: Cutting it into small, uniform cubes rather than large chunks is essential for it to cook through in the same time frame as the turkey, without needing a separate pre-cooking step. Cook the Sweet Potato Separately First: Browning it on its own before adding the turkey allows it to caramelize properly rather than steaming in the moisture the turkey releases. Add Spinach at the Very End: Folding in the spinach only in the last couple of minutes keeps it from wilting into a mushy, overcooked mess.
Yes, ground chicken works as a direct substitute with the same cooking method and timing.
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