Paleo Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet
Paleo Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet costs about $7.64 to make ($1.91 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 413 calories, 27 g protein, and 33 g net carbs. Total time: 35 min.
- 27 g protein/serving
- 413 calories/serving
- 33 g net carbs
- 35 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and spinach in one skillet — a clean paleo dinner built entirely from budget staples.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 lb ground turkey | $3.99 |
| 1.5 lb sweet potatoes, diced small | $1.33 |
| ½ bag frozen spinach | $0.90 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | $0.48 |
| 3 cloves garlic | $0.12 |
| smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper | $0.50 |
| Total | $7.64 |
How to make it
- Sauté diced sweet potato in oil over medium heat, covered, 10–12 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Push aside; brown turkey with onion, garlic, and spices, 6–7 minutes.
- Stir in frozen spinach and cook 3 minutes until everything is combined and hot.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 413 |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Net carbs | 33 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 228 mg |
Substitutions
- Ground turkey, 93/7 → Ground beef, 80/20 — adds $0.72/serving, −2 g protein. beef when it's on sale; drain the extra fat
- Sweet potatoes → Russet potatoes — saves $0.07/serving. cheaper, if your paleo allows white potatoes
Make it cheaper
Russet potatoes instead of sweet cut the produce cost nearly in half (paleo purists vary on white potatoes — your call).
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Paleo Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet?
About $7.64 total, or $1.91 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Paleo Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet?
Each serving has roughly 27 g of protein (413 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Paleo Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet cheaper?
Russet potatoes instead of sweet cut the produce cost nearly in half (paleo purists vary on white potatoes — your call).
Do leftovers of Paleo Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet keep well?
Great — 4 days refrigerated; good with a fried egg on top.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.