Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake: Healthy, Hearty Family Delight
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for family meals.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned. Stir in sweet potatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake, healthy recipes, family meals