Thai Basil Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ali Segersten (author)
THAI BASIL TURKEY SWEET POTATO HIGH-PROTEIN SKILLET-1
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
5

This colorful Thai-style skillet is a protein and fiber-rich meal with a delicious balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ground chicken can be used in place of the turkey if desired. It is perfect for meal prep—enjoy some for dinner, then divide the leftovers among small glass containers for easy lunches to reheat throughout the week.

Ingredients

Skillet

2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 pounds ground turkey (or ground chicken)
1 large sweet onion sliced
1½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
1 large red bell peppers thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic crushed
2 thai chili peppers thinly sliced
3 heads baby bok choy sliced
1 cups Thai basil (or African blue basil)

Sauce

½ cups coconut aminos
½ cups chicken stock
¼ cups lime juice
1 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder