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Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

A quick, healthy, and hearty one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, naturally sweet potatoes, fiber-rich black beans, and bold Tex-Mex spices. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep with balanced nutrition.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste olive oil
  • optional avocado, lime wedges, extra cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and diced jalapeño; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  • Stir in ground cumin, salt, and tomato paste; cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen flavors.
  • Add diced sweet potatoes and broth; cover skillet and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes start to soften.
  • Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomato, and fresh cilantro. Cook another 3–4 minutes until heated through and potatoes are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
  • Serve garnished with avocado slices, lime wedges, and extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7g
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