Description
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a wholesome and flavorful one-dish meal that harmoniously combines lean ground turkey with the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. This comforting bake is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, offering a burst of colors and deliciousness that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With easy preparation and nutritious ingredients, this dish proves that healthy eating can be both satisfying and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups, cubed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned (6-7 minutes). Season with cumin; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer sautéed turkey mixture over sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Stir gently if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes for crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg