Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake
Are you ready to warm up your dinner table with a comforting and nutritious meal? This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with protein-rich ground turkey and vibrant sweet potatoes, this one-dish wonder offers a delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping too. Get ready to savor every bite of this wholesome casserole, which is not only delicious but also brimming with essential nutrients!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground turkey; cook until browned, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg