Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a hearty and wholesome dish that combines savory ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh zucchini, all topped with parmesan cheese for a flavorful, healthy meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s nutritious, easy to prepare, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
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- 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, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). - Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large baking dish and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in the dish. - Bake the Sweet Potatoes:
Place the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until they begin to soften. - Brown the Ground Turkey:
While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. - Prepare the Zucchini:
Chop the zucchini into slices, then quarter the slices. - Combine Ingredients:
Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Add the browned ground turkey and chopped zucchini to the baking dish, and toss to combine. - Bake Again:
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to soften the zucchini. - Add Olive Oil and Cheese:
After 10 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and toss the ingredients together. Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. - Final Bake:
Bake the dish for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. - Serve and Enjoy:
Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute parmesan with other cheeses like mozzarella or gouda.
- This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of the recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg