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Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn create a balanced, nutrient-packed base, while tomatoes and jalapeño add a hint of warmth and freshness. The dish is perfect for meal prep, providing lasting satisfaction throughout the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Turkey
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% lean
  • 14 ounces sweet potatoes peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces (from 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • ¾ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, plus additional for garnish
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces avocado sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, spray a light layer of oil and heat over high temperature. Add the ground turkey, season it with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of cumin, and cook while breaking up the meat until fully browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Shift the browned turkey to one side of the skillet. Spray the other side with a little more oil, add the chopped onion and tomato paste, and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, diced tomato, jalapeño, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Pour in the chicken broth and add the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon cumin, adjusting to taste if desired.
  4. Mix all ingredients thoroughly, cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 12 to 14 minutes or until the sweet potatoes become tender.
  5. Serve the skillet mixture with sliced avocado, lime wedges, and additional cilantro for garnish if desired.