Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 pound ground turkey 93/7% lean is best
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes (1 large or 2 small)
- 1 cup frozen fire roasted corn
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup jarred salsa or salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese or cheddar or monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Place diced sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with a tablespoon of water. Cover and microwave for 4 minutes. Stir and continue microwaving for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until turkey is crumbled and cooked through.
- Incorporate dried spices, sweet potatoes, corn, green chiles, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in salsa and heat for 2-3 minutes. Add lime juice, stir, and top with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 minute until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Choose lean ground turkey for a healthier option.
Feel free to adjust spices to your taste preference or add more vegetables.
This dish pairs well with a side salad or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.