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A colorful baked dish featuring golden roasted sweet potato chunks topped with cooked ground turkey, garnished with fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables, served in a rustic white dish on a wooden table with a sprinkle of herbs on top, showcasing a hearty and appetizing appearance with crispy edges and tender interior

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake for Busy Weeknights

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A hearty and healthy ground turkey and sweet potato bake, packed with flavor, topped with herbs, and perfect for a quick family dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Meanwhile, roast sweet potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes until tender.
  5. Combine cooked turkey mixture with roasted sweet potatoes. Transfer to a baking dish.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can add shredded cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Baking, sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg