Description
A hearty and nutritious bake combining ground turkey and sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- Ground Turkey (1 lb): Opt for 93% lean.
- Olive Oil (1 tbsp): For sautéing.
- Sweet Potatoes (2 large, cubed): Peel and dice into ½-inch cubes.
- Bell Peppers (2 medium, diced): Mix of red and yellow.
- Onion (1 medium, diced): White or yellow.
- Spinach (2 cups, packed): Fresh baby spinach.
- Mozzarella Cheese (1 ½ cups, shredded): Part-skim.
- Chili Powder (1 tsp): For warmth.
- Cumin (1 tsp): Adds earthiness.
- Garlic Powder (1 tsp): Essential savory note.
- Paprika (½ tsp): Smoked paprika is best.
- Chicken Broth (¼ cup): For steaming the potatoes.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
- Add sweet potatoes and chicken broth; mix well.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Use uniform cube sizes for even cooking.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Let bake cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake, healthy recipe, turkey bake