Description
This Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is packed with flavor and nutrients. The combination of ground turkey, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and spices makes for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Ingredients: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned.
- Add Veggies and Seasonings: Add sweet potatoes, zucchinis, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Assemble Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg