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Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake: Easy & Delicious!

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté Ingredients: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned.
  3. Add Veggies and Seasonings: Add sweet potatoes, zucchinis, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are slightly tender.
  4. Assemble Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
  5. 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.
  6. 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