Dinner · Mexican · 15 min
Mexican-Inspired Turkey Picadillo with Sweet Potato and Spinach

- Calories
- 814
- Protein
- 59g
- Carbs
- 73g
- Fat
- 34g
Ingredients
- 256.6 g ground turkey
- 285.6 g sweet potato
- 100 g spinach
- 60 g yellow onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 0.5357 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp slivered almonds
Method
- 01Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until translucent.
- 02Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- 03Add diced sweet potato, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then add 2 tbsp water. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- 04Uncover and fold in fresh spinach in handfuls until completely wilted and glossy, about 2 minutes.
- 05Confirm turkey is fully cooked through and ground red meat safety threshold of 160°F (71°C) is verified.
- 06Transfer to a bowl, squeeze fresh lime juice over top, and finish with toasted slivered almonds.