Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet with Spinach
A hearty, one-pan American-style turkey and sweet potato skillet designed for pregnancy health, packed with lean protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins for balanced nourishment.

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420 calories
$9 per serving
$30 min
4 servings
pregnancy-friendly, american cuisine
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- 2.Add the ground turkey to the skillet, season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- 3.In a separate pan, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the diced sweet potatoes until tender and lightly golden, about 10–12 minutes.
- 4.Add the sautéed sweet potatoes to the turkey mixture, stirring to combine.
- 5.Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
- 6.Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Information
14g
fat
36g
carbs
6g
fiber
28g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is pregnancy-friendly, high in lean protein and iron from turkey, fiber-rich from sweet potatoes, and packed with folate and vitamins from spinach, supporting both mother and baby’s health.