Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
A simple and hearty skillet dish combining ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and onions.

1 serving of turkey and sweet potato skillet (A simple and hearty skillet dish combining ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and onions.) contains 301 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 22% carbs, 46% fat, and 31% protein. This is a good source of protein (43% of your Daily Value), potassium (12% of your Daily Value), and vitamin a (54% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Olive oil 1 tbsp or 14g
Directions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground turkey and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, 3–4 minutes.
- Add the peeled, diced sweet potato and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes. If the pan looks dry, add 1–2 tablespoons water and re-cover as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of turkey and sweet potato skillet (223g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 301 | |
| Fats | 16g | 20% |
| Saturated fats | 3g | 17% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 17g | 6% |
| Net carbs | 14g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 24g | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4μg | 3% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 5μg | |
| Beta carotene | 5544μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 68mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 25% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 23μg | 6% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 8mg | 51% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 39% |
| Retinol | 23μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 26μg | 47% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A IU | 9319IU | |
| Vitamin A | 485μg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D IU | 16IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 15μg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 27% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 2g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 8g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 3g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.2g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |





