Description
A nutritious and flavorful Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Bake, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, then add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in the bell peppers, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through and edges are crispy.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your chicken broth is certified gluten-free.
- For a vegetarian version, swap ground turkey for lentils or black beans.
- Consider adding jalapeños for a spicier kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey, Sweet Potato, Bake, Healthy Dinner, Meal Prep