Description
Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake is a wholesome, high-fiber weeknight dinner that comes together in one baking dish. Lean turkey, roasted sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic mingle with paprika, cumin, chili powder, and diced tomatoes, then topped with melted cheese for a comforting finish. Gluten-free, protein-packed, and meal-prep friendly, this 5-ingredient bake delivers cozy flavor without fuss—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with half the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes roast, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Mix in paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and diced tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a baking dish and top with turkey mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is gluten-free—confirm cheese is labeled gluten-free if dietary needs require it.
- For variety, mix in chopped peppers or spinach with the turkey mixture.
- To meal-prep, roast potatoes and turkey mixture separately; reheat together when ready to serve.
- Swap ground turkey for chicken or turkey sausage for different texture and flavor.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 395 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 8 g
- Sodium: Approx. 650 mg
- Fat: Approx. 40 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40 g
- Fiber: Approx. 6 g
- Protein: Approx. 34 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 165 mg
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