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A vibrant dish featuring golden-brown baked sweet potato cubes topped with seasoned ground turkey, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic white plate with a side of colorful vegetables, showcasing a warm, inviting, and hearty meal with crispy edges and tender interiors.

Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake for Quick Weeknights

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A hearty and nutritious ground turkey sweet potato bake that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy dinner option.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in ground turkey, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned and cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, toss sweet potato cubes with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
  6. Spread roasted sweet potatoes in a baking dish. Top with cooked turkey mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if using.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until cheese melts and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
  • Use shredded cheese or skip for a dairy-free version.
  • This dish reheats well for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Bake and sauté
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 330 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg