AIP Friendly Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

AIP Friendly Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Earthy sage, warm cinnamon, and sweet apple slices might sound like an unusual combination with ground turkey, but one bite and it all makes perfect sense. The fresh herbs and AIP-friendly spices — turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — build a deeply savory, lightly fragrant base that feels anything but restrictive. Bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar create a glossy pan sauce that ties everything together without a single nightshade, grain, or legume in sight. Cooking on the autoimmune protocol often means giving up the convenience of bold, pre-seasoned dishes, but this skillet proves you can get serious depth of flavor using only compliant pantry staples. Everything comes together in one pan in well under 30 minutes, which makes it genuinely weeknight-friendly for a protocol that can otherwise feel demanding. It serves four, so it's great for meal prep or a family dinner straight from the skillet with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground turkey
Jennie-O 90% Lean Ground Turkey Simple Truth Natural 93% Lean 7% Fat Ground Turkey Simple Truth Organic 93% Lean Ground Turkey Jennie-O® All-Natural* 90% Lean/10% Fat Fresh Ground Turkey Mary's Free Range Ground Turkey
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2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
¾ cup bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
Ingredient note
AIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into large crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 165°F (74°C), about 7–9 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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