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A colorful, plated ground turkey and sweet potato bake featuring golden crispy edges, vibrant orange sweet potatoes, tender ground turkey, garnished with chopped herbs, served in a rustic white dish against a wooden table backdrop.

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake the Ultimate Weeknight Dinner!

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A nutritious and savory ground turkey and sweet potato bake, baked to perfection with herbs and spices, making it a perfect comfort meal.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
  • 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. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  3. In a baking dish, toss diced sweet potatoes with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly.
  4. Cook sweet potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, layer cooked ground turkey over sweet potatoes.
  6. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are crispy.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add a sprinkle of shredded cheese before baking for extra flavor.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or turkey breast for leaner options.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Bake, Sauté
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 330 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg