Breastfeeding Friendly Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet
Ground turkey gets a serious glow-up here, cooked with sweet apple slices, fragrant sage, and a warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The bone broth and apple cider vinegar create a light, glossy pan sauce that ties everything together without feeling heavy ā just deeply savory with a hint of natural sweetness from the honey and fruit. This is exactly the kind of one-skillet meal that feels nourishing rather than just filling, which matters a lot when your body is working overtime. Turmeric and ginger are both celebrated for their anti-inflammatory properties, and paired with quality protein from the turkey and the collagen-rich bone broth, this dish is genuinely doing something good for you. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, which means minimal cleanup on days when you have zero bandwidth for a pile of dishes. Scatter some fresh parsley on top before serving and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant ā but you made it at home, in under 30 minutes, with ingredients you can actually feel good about.
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4 servings
- 1 Ā½ lb ground turkey
- 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
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- Ā¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- Ā¾ cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedfresh parsley
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 165Ā°F (74Ā°C), about 7ā9 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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