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Turkey Sausage and Sweet Potato Skillet

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword sweet potato, turkey, yams
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. bulk turkey sausage
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 1 12 oz. bag frozen broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Sea salt and black pepper , to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the turkey sausage and season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is slightly browned and no longer pink, around 6-8 minutes. While cooking, break up the sausage into small chunks with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and continue cooking until they become soft and slightly crisp around the edges, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and allow the broccoli to steam for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella on top.
  • Cover for another 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.