Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a nutritious, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. With tender roasted sweet potatoes, savory ground turkey, and a medley of vegetables, it’s a wholesome one-pan meal your family will love.
Ingredients
- Vegetables and Starch:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Protein:
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean or extra-lean)
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and spinach.
3. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
5. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
7. Stir in the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
8. Season the turkey with cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper.
9. In a baking dish, layer the roasted sweet potatoes, cooked turkey mixture, and spinach.
10. Top with shredded cheese, if using.
11. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
You can substitute kale for spinach or add zucchini for more veggies.
This dish reheats well and is great for meal prepping.
Add red pepper flakes for a little kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg