Description
A lighter take on classic moussaka featuring spiced ground turkey layered with tender sweet potatoes in a hearty tomato sauce. This one-skillet wonder delivers Mediterranean flavors with a healthy twist that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Gluten-free and packed with protein!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 sweet potato, chopped (around 200g)
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
- 12oz/350g ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp mint, dried
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in sweet potatoes, potatoes, mint, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes to toast spices.
- Mix in tomato paste and water. Bring to simmer, then cover and cook 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Uncover and cook 5 more minutes to thicken sauce. Stir in parsley before serving.
Notes
Tips: For vegetarian version, substitute turkey with cooked lentils. Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months. Substitutions: Regular potatoes can replace sweet potatoes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: healthy, gluten-free, turkey skillet