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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the skillet mixture with sliced avocado, lime wedges, and additional cilantro for garnish if desired.