Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that combines the flavors of ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and a variety of vegetables, all baked to perfection with melty cheese on top. It’s a perfect dish for a cozy dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Veggies:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
Additional:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Ground Turkey: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Add ground turkey, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add Veggies: Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook until slightly tender.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy weeknight meals.
- Feel free to swap in other veggies like spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
