Turkey Italian Sausage, Sweet Potato & Bell Pepper Skillet with Garlic Brown Rice

A robust and savory skillet featuring lean ground turkey Italian sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant bell peppers, all seasoned to perfection. This flavorful one-pan meal is served alongside fragrant garlic-infused quick-cook brown rice for a complete and satisfying dinner.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.48/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Dairy-Free

Tags

• quick
• one-pot
• comfort food
• savory
• sauté
• healthy

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey Italian sausage
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 sweet potato (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1.5 cup quick-cook brown rice
• 2.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside. While the sausage cooks, prepare the brown rice.
2. For the rice, combine 1 1/2 cups quick-cook brown rice, 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 of the minced garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer according to package directions, typically 10-15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Keep warm.
3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and diced sweet potato. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the sweet potato begins to tenderize.
4. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and remaining minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the bell peppers are slightly tender-crisp.
5. Stir the cooked turkey Italian sausage back into the skillet with the vegetables. Add the dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the turkey Italian sausage and sweet potato skillet warm over the garlic brown rice. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sweet potato will continue to soften upon reheating, but the flavors will remain robust. For convenience, you can prep all the chopping the night before.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 36.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.1 g
• Fat: 15.3 g
• Fiber: 7.3 g
• Sodium: 820 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
• Sugar: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg