Quick recipes with ground turkey and sweet potato
Got ground turkey and sweet potato and not sure what to make? Here are 8 easy dinners you can cook tonight. Each one keeps to everyday ingredients and a single skillet or sheet pan where possible, with rough prep and cook times so you can pick by how much time you have. Prefer to cook with exactly what's on your shelf? Tell Cache & Cook what you have and it drafts a recipe free.
Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet with Sage Brown Butter
25 min Serves 4weeknightcomfort foodquick
Turkish-Spiced Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet with Yogurt Drizzle
25 min Serves 4weeknightquicklight
Harissa Turkey & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls
35 min Serves 4weeknightgluten-freespicy
Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet with Lime & Cilantro
25 min Serves 4weeknightone-panquick
Spiced Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet with Crispy Edges
25 min Serves 4weeknightgluten-freeone-pan
Cilantro-Lime Turkey Skillet with Roasted Sweet Potato
30 min Serves 4weeknightlatin-inspiredgluten-free
Spiced Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet
25 min Serves 4weeknightcomfort-foodone-pan
Turkey-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Lime Crema
25 min Serves 4weeknightlightgluten-free
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Common questions
- Can I substitute ground chicken for ground turkey in sweet potato recipes?
- Yes, ground chicken works as a direct substitute with nearly identical cooking times, though it may be slightly more moist so you might need to cook it a minute or two longer to evaporate excess liquid. The flavor is very similar, though ground turkey has a slightly earthier taste.
- How long does cooked ground turkey and sweet potato keep in the refrigerator?
- Properly stored in an airtight container, cooked ground turkey and sweet potato dishes will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or you can freeze them for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- What are good side dishes to serve with ground turkey and sweet potato?
- Simple sides like rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad pair well, or serve it in tacos, over greens as a salad topper, or stuffed into bell peppers or acorn squash for a complete meal.
- How can I make ground turkey and sweet potato cheaper to cook?
- Buy ground turkey in bulk when on sale and freeze it, use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes, and add budget-friendly fillers like beans or lentils to stretch the meat further while keeping the dish nutritious.
- What's the fastest way to cook sweet potatoes for ground turkey dishes?
- Dice the sweet potato into small ½-inch cubes so they cook in 8-12 minutes alongside the ground turkey, or microwave cubed sweet potatoes for 3-4 minutes before adding them to the skillet to significantly speed up total cooking time.