Description
A cozy and comforting bake featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
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
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Crumble in the ground turkey, cooking until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, followed by the sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish, spread it out evenly, and cover it with foil. Bake for 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Uncover the dish, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the dish by adding different vegetables or proteins, and it can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg