Description
This Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a delicious and nutritious one-dish meal featuring lean ground turkey and roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with warm spices. It’s perfect for a wholesome family dinner that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get ready for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Cook Turkey: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Brown the ground turkey thoroughly until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the turkey. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture is fragrant.
- Season Turkey Mixture: Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the turkey mixture, blending all the flavors well.
- Combine and Bake: Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a baking dish. Top them with the seasoned turkey mixture. Bake in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm for a hearty and healthy meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or thyme if cilantro is not preferred.
- Make sure to flip the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting for even browning.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
