Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

 

This is a brand new recipe I tried and I must say it turned out pretty good! I found it from Primavera Kitchen. There are some awesome recipe's on this site so you should definetly check it out!

This recipe is a gluten free recipe that incorporates ground turkey, sweet potatoes, yellow bell peppers and onions. The colors within this dish are so warm and welcoming, making it a perfect dish to make during the fall season.

Here is the nutritional value of this dish based on 1 serving (however the recipe is based on 4):

1 oz Ground Turkey: 65 calories

1/2 cup Sweet Potato (with skin): 113 calories

1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper:  40 calories

1/2 cup Onion: 46 calories

Seasoning(salt/pepper/garlic): 8 calories  

1/2 Tbs. Olive Oil:  60 calories

1 oz Mozzarella Cheese: 86 calories  

Total Calories: 418 calories

Fun Fact about this meal:

Empty calories: 55 cal (21% of recommended daily limit)

Empty calories are calories that come from foods that have no nutritional value. This meal has an extremely low empty calorie level because it is made up mostly of nutrient packed vegetables. You want to try and avoid any meals that are high in empty calories because they have no nutritional value to you whatsoever. Your best options for finding a nutrient rich meal will usually be filled with at least half fruits and vegetables.

Now to the recipe!
(You can see the full recipe at the end of this post)

 

Preheat the oven 400 F. 

 

First, dice sweet potato, onion and yellow bell peppers. Set aside.

Add 1 tsp. of olive oil into a skillet. In my recipe I used a large pot because I do not have a big enough skillet. Either works!

 

Add the uncooked ground turkey and garlic into the pan. Cook the turkey for about 10 minutes or until you do not see any more red meat.

 

Continue to keep heat on medium throughout.

Next add in the diced yellow peppers and onion. Cook until the onion is camelized (starts to turn brown).

Finally add in the diced sweet potatoes and cover. Stir occasionally. Let cook until the sweet potatoes are tender.

 

Add salt and pepper to taste and let cook on medium heat.

Once sweet potatoes are tender, transfer food to a baking dish. If you are using a skillet that can go in the oven as well, then there is no need to transfer.

 

Spread evenly and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.

 

Put in the oven for just enough time for the cheese to melt.

Once the cheese is melted, take out dish. I paired it with green beans, but you can either eat it just as is or incorporate one of your favorite vegetables on the side. Enjoy!

 

 

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
 

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1Lb extra lean ground turkey

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 whole yellow bell pepper, diced

1 medium sweet potato, diced

Salt and Pepper

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Preparations:

Preheat the oven 400 F

First, dice sweet potato, onion and yellow bell peppers. Set aside.

Add 1 tsp. of olive oil into a skillet. In my recipe I used a large pot because I do not have a big enough skillet. Either works!

Add the uncooked ground turkey and garlic into the pan. Cook the turkey for about 10 minutes or until you do not see any more red meat.

Continue to keep heat on medium throughout.

Next add in the diced yellow peppers and onion. Cook until the onion is camelized (starts to tur brown).

Finally add in the diced sweet potatoes and cover. Stir occasionally. Let cook until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Add salt and pepper to taste and let cook on medium heat.

Once sweet potatoes are tender, transfer food to a baking dish. If you are using a skillet that can go in the oven as well, then there is no need to transfer.

Spread evenly and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.

Put in the oven for just enough time for the cheese to melt.

Once the cheese is melted, take out dish and enjoy!