Hearty Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet with Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A comforting one-pan dish combining ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach sautéed with warm spices. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, sweet potato, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes), cover the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Add 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.