Description
A healthy and comforting bake featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, diced bell pepper, sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until spices are fragrant and veggies are slightly softened.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Can be served with a green salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American