Description
Savor the comfort of a Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake, a delightful casserole that merges tender sweet potatoes with lean ground turkey and gooey cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, packing in flavor while keeping it healthy. With its vibrant colors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to impress both family and guests alike. Plus, it’s a one-dish wonder, making cleanup a breeze! Enjoy this easy recipe that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table, proving that nutritious meals can also be delicious.
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 (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté the onion for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned (about 5–6 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Uncover the dish and sprinkle cheese on top; return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg