Description
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a wholesome and satisfying casserole that combines lean ground turkey with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and fresh zucchini. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, as it packs protein and vegetables into a delicious one-pan meal. With its hearty flavors and creamy cheese topping, this bake will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy it on its own or paired with a fresh salad for a complete dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 small zucchini
- 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large baking dish.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp rosemary, salt, and pepper until well coated. Bake for about 30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Brown the ground turkey, seasoning with remaining garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Chop zucchini into small pieces and combine with cooked turkey in the baking dish after removing sweet potatoes from the oven.
- Mix everything together, then return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil, top with parmesan cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg