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A vibrant, colorful plate featuring a baked dish with golden roasted sweet potato chunks and seasoned ground turkey, topped with fresh herbs. The casserole is presented in a rustic ceramic baking dish, with a side of green vegetables. The textures appear tender and juicy with crispy edges, beautifully styled to showcase a hearty, healthy meal.

Healthy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake

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A nutritious baked dish combining sweet potatoes and ground turkey, seasoned with herbs, baked to perfection for a hearty, wholesome meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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 onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  3. Add ground turkey, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, toss sweet potato cubes with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread sweet potatoes evenly in a baking dish. Layer cooked ground turkey mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can add some shredded cheese on top before baking for extra flavor.
  • For a spicy kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the turkey mixture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg