Description
A warm and comforting Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake that is nutritious and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the spices are fragrant and the veggies are lightly softened.
- Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute ground chicken for turkey and add leafy greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato, bake, comfort food, family dinner