Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet

A hearty one-pan meal of ground turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, and warming spices. Naturally dairy-free and packed with protein and fibre — a perfect weeknight staple for Alpha-Gal households.

What You Need

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, to serve

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Add ground turkey; break apart and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
4. Add sweet potato, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
5. Add a splash of water or broth (about ¼ cup), cover, and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in black beans, heat through, and serve topped with cilantro.

Tips & Notes

• Cut sweet potatoes into small, even pieces so they cook at the same rate as the turkey.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully — make a double batch for easy meal prep.

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