Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake: A Simple Weeknight Winner
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake: A Weeknight Winner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with cheese, if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg