Oats Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Savory, a little sweet, and deeply aromatic, this one-pan dinner brings together ground turkey, tender apple slices, and a fragrant blend of sage, thyme, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon in a way that feels both comforting and genuinely exciting. The apples caramelize at the edges before being pulled together with bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey into a glossy, flavor-packed pan sauce that coats every bite. Coconut oil keeps the whole thing grain-free and clean from start to finish — not a single ingredient here that could sneak in a hidden grain or filler. That matters a lot when you're navigating an oat-free lifestyle, because so many packaged proteins and seasoning blends carry oat-based binders or starch you'd never expect. Here, every component is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going into the skillet. It comes together in one pan with simple technique — brown the turkey, soften the aromatics, build the sauce, and bring it all back together — making cleanup as easy as the cooking itself. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve straight from the skillet for a weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you did.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground turkey
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
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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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