Description
This Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a delicious and nutritious one-dish meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep. With a flavorful blend of ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices, this gluten-free dish is easy to make and satisfies the whole family.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Sauté vegetables and turkey: In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper, then add garlic and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned. Season with paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes and combine well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25–30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Final touches: Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese if desired, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and reheated for quick lunches.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
