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Southwest Sweet Potato Skillet

This Southwest skillet cooks in one pan for an easy and convenient weeknight meal. Lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers and fiber-rich black beans combine with store-bought taco seasoning and tender sweet potatoes for a healthy but flavorful dinner! Cleanup has never been easier.
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Cuisine: Chinese
Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 397kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil (divided)
  • ½ yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp jarred minced garlic)
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 3 Tbsp. low-sodium taco seasoning (divided)
  • ½ tsp. salt (divided)
  • 14.5 oz. can low sodium fire roasted tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz. can low sodium kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 medium sweet potato (diced in ½” cubes)
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • 1 medium avocado (sliced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet that has a tight-fitting lid over medium heat and add ½ Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add diced onions and green bell pepper. Cook until veggies are softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add ground turkey, ¼ tsp. salt and 2 Tbsp. of taco seasoning. Stir it all together and cook until turkey is browned, about 7-8 minutes.
  • When turkey is cooked, stir in kidney beans and continue to cook while beans heat for one minute. Move turkey/veggie mix to a clean plate and set aside. Return pan to the heat and add remaining ½ Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Add diced sweet potatoes, 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning, remaining ¼ tsp. salt and fire-roasted tomatoes to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a low boil. Once boiling, turn heat to low and cover the pan. Maintain a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring the potatoes a few times for 10 minutes. The sweet potatoes should be fork tender.
  • Add the turkey/black bean mixture back to the skillet with the sweet potatoes and stir to combine. Turn off heat and top with shredded cheese. Return the lid for about 1 minute more to let the cheese melt.
  • Serve in bowls with optional toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Add even more chopped veggies in with the onions — zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, etc. 

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1734mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 11gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9773IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Facts
Southwest Sweet Potato Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
397
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
1734
mg
75
%
Potassium
 
903
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
9773
IU
195
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
162
mg
16
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.