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High-Protein Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

A nutritious, high-protein meal featuring ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Equipment

  • Large cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown and fork-tender.
  3. Push potatoes to the edges of the skillet and add the ground turkey to the center.
  4. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon and cook until no pink remains.
  5. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  6. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  7. Fold in the baby spinach and stir gently until wilted.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to restore moisture.