Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake
Looking for a hearty and nutritious meal that the entire family will love? This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is your answer! Combining lean ground turkey with sweet potatoes and colorful vegetables, this dish is not only comforting but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead option for meal prep, this bake brings together savory flavors that everyone will enjoy. With simple steps and wholesome ingredients, you can have a delightful dinner ready in no time!
- 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 grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté diced onion until softened (3-4 minutes), then add ground turkey. Cook until browned (5-6 minutes), draining excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and sweet potatoes. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Uncover, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg