Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey, caramelized sweet potatoes, and black beans with warm spices for a nourishing and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb / 450 g), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups). Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato cubes, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender with some caramelized edges. Remove the sweet potatoes and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and slightly golden. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Increase heat slightly if excess liquid is present to evaporate it and brown the turkey.
- Return the sweet potatoes to the skillet along with the rinsed black beans. Stir gently to combine and heat through for about 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Notes
Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking turkey to ensure proper browning. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Cover skillet briefly if sweet potatoes need more cooking after combining. Adjust chili powder carefully as some brands vary in heat. Lime juice brightens the dish and is recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 30
Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato, skillet recipe, healthy dinner, one-pan meal, black beans, quick dinner, easy recipe