Description
A flavorful and hearty Turkey Sweet Potato Hash featuring lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or dinner. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s full of comforting flavors and makes a balanced meal on its own or paired with eggs or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lbs. lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (630g / 1 lbs. 6 oz.), chopped with skin on
- 1/2 large yellow onion (150g), diced
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup water (for potatoes)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Spices and Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp. water (to mix with spices)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on. Cutting into 1/2″ rounds and then into about 8 bite-sized pieces per round works well to ensure even cooking.
- Dice Onions and Mince Garlic: Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and diced onion. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Add the chopped sweet potatoes to the pan with the garlic and onion. Pour in 1/4 cup of water, season with salt and fresh cracked pepper, then stir well to combine. Cover the pan and simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and to ensure even cooking. The sweet potatoes should become tender.
- Cook Ground Turkey: While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a separate pan over medium heat. Cook the lean ground turkey until fully cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Season Turkey: Mix the cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small dish. Add this spice mixture to the cooked turkey and stir well to coat the meat evenly with the seasonings.
- Combine and Serve: Add the seasoned ground turkey to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors. Serve the hash on its own, alongside eggs, or as part of a salad for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Ready in under 30 minutes, this hash is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or breakfast.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, catering well to those dietary preferences.
- Use the skin-on sweet potatoes for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Stir the potatoes frequently while cooking to prevent burning and to develop additional flavor.
- Serve with eggs for added protein or combine with fresh greens for a nutritious salad option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 160 g
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 437 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
