Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet 🔥🍠
(Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free • Paleo • One Pan • High Protein)
There’s a certain kind of energy that shows up this time of year…
You’re motivated. You’re ready. You’ve got the “this is my year” vibe going. 💪
And then suddenly it’s 5:30pm, everyone’s hungry, the kitchen is a mess from earlier, and you’re staring into the fridge like it’s going to give you a dinner plan.
That’s why I love recipes like this one.
Because if you’re trying to eat healthier in the new year, the goal isn’t to cook fancy meals every night…
It’s to have a few go-to recipes that are:
✅ quick
✅ filling
✅ clean
✅ and actually taste like something you’d want to eat again tomorrow
This Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet is one of those meals.
It’s warm, comforting, loaded with flavor, and the best part?
It’s all made in one pan.
Less dishes. More wins. 😄
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet
This recipe is a perfect “healthy reset” meal because it checks every box:
High protein from ground turkey
Healthy carbs + fiber from sweet potatoes
Veggies mixed right in (so you don’t have to “remember” a side dish)
Easy to meal prep for lunches
One pan = minimal cleanup
And it’s super flexible. You can make it mild for the kids or spice it up for the adults.
🔥 Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet (GF • DF • Paleo)
⏱ Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled + diced small
1 bell pepper, diced
½ yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp avocado oil (divided)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
¾ tsp sea salt (to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
2 cups spinach (or kale)
2 tbsp coconut aminos (optional but adds depth)
Juice of ½ lime (or lemon)
Optional Toppings (but highly recommended)
Avocado slices
Fresh cilantro
Green onion
Hot sauce (GF)
👩🍳 Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced sweet potatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
✅ Quick Tip: If your sweet potatoes are taking a while, add a splash of water and cover the skillet for 2–3 minutes to steam them faster.
Step 2: Brown the Turkey
Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil, then add the ground turkey. Cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
Step 3: Add Veggies + Seasoning
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
Sprinkle in:
paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring everything together, until the veggies soften and everything smells incredible.
Step 4: Stir in Greens + Finish Fresh
Add the spinach and stir until it wilts (about 1 minute).
Then add:
coconut aminos (optional)
lime juice
Mix well, taste, and adjust salt if needed.
That squeeze of lime at the end is what makes the whole skillet feel fresh and bright instead of heavy.
Step 5: Serve + Top It Off
Scoop into bowls and top with whatever makes you happiest:
🥑 avocado
🌿 cilantro
🧅 green onion
🔥 hot sauce
This meal is honestly amazing on its own… but toppings take it to the next level.
🔥 Meal Prep Tips (The Real Secret Weapon)
If you want to make healthy eating easier this week, this is the move:
✅ Cook a batch on Sunday or Monday
✅ Portion into containers
✅ Add avocado fresh when serving
It reheats great and holds up for 3–4 days in the fridge.
A Healthy Year Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated 💛
If you’re trying to feel better, eat cleaner, and stay consistent this year, don’t overthink it.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You need a few meals that make healthy eating feel simple.
And this Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet is one of those meals that will keep you on track without making you feel like you’re missing out.
If you make it, let me know what toppings you used — I’m always looking for new combos 😄
