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Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

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A hearty and nutritious one‑skillet meal combining lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and black beans, flavored with spices and fresh herbs for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g ground turkey
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 400 g)
  • 1 can (400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth (120 ml)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • ½ lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
  5. Add diced sweet potatoes and broth; cover skillet and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to soften.
  6. Stir in black beans and cook another 3–4 minutes until everything is heated through and sweet potatoes are tender.
  7. Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or regular potatoes.
  • For extra heat, add chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • To make it creamy, stir in ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sprinkle with cheese before serving.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.

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