Description
Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake is a comforting, nutritious dish that seamlessly blends the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey. This delightful bake is perfect for both cozy family dinners and entertaining guests. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to be a hit at your table. Easy to prepare and customize, this recipe promises to impress everyone from the first bite to the last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and diced
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes into even pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cumin and paprika, then pour in chicken broth for moisture. Mix well.
- Fold in diced sweet potatoes until coated in the mixture. Transfer everything to a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes for a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg