Dairy Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

(16)

Sweet, savory, and warmly spiced, this one-pan dinner brings together ground turkey, tender apple slices, and fresh sage in a way that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. Coconut oil stands in for butter at every stage, and the silky pan sauce gets its depth from bone broth, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and just a touch of honey — no cream, no cheese, nothing that would trip up anyone avoiding dairy. The combination of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the whole skillet an almost autumnal warmth without tipping into dessert territory. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples hold their shape beautifully as they cook, turning golden at the edges and soaking up all those savory pan juices. Everything comes together in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner. A scatter of fresh parsley over the top at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole dish together visually.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ 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
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
¾ 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)

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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