Description
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is the perfect healthy dinner recipe! This easy casserole is made with sweet potato, ground turkey, zucchini, parmesan cheese, and simple seasonings. It’s a low effort, gluten free meal loaded with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
- 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
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes; toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp rosemary, salt & pepper in a large baking dish.
3. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, brown ground turkey in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp rosemary, salt & pepper.
5. Chop zucchini into slices, then quarter the slices.
6. Remove sweet potatoes from oven; add cooked turkey and zucchini; stir to combine.
7. Bake for 10 minutes.
8. Add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil; mix evenly; top with shredded parmesan.
9. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Meal prep: Stores up to 4 days in airtight containers.
Cheese swap: Try mozzarella or cheddar.
Veggie boost: Add bell pepper, spinach, or broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg