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A colorful baked dish featuring golden-brown sweet potato slices topped with crumbled cooked ground turkey, garnished with fresh herbs, served in a rustic ceramic baking dish with steam rising, set on a wooden table with a side of green vegetables, showcasing a hearty and wholesome appearance

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake for Easy Weeknight Dinner

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A savory baked dish combining ground turkey and sweet potatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices, baked until tender and flavorful, ideal for a quick healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground turkey until browned; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add diced onion and garlic to the turkey; cook until translucent.
  4. Layer sweet potatoes in a baking dish, spread the cooked turkey mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced sweet potatoes for quicker cooking.
  • You can substitute ground turkey with lean ground chicken or beef.
  • Add cheese on top for a richer flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Baking and sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, Low-fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg