Description
A hearty and nutritious bake featuring lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey along with your spices and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until soft.
- Combine the cubed sweet potatoes and fresh spinach with the turkey and peppers in a bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Pour chicken broth over the top, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
Notes
Best served hot out of the oven. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving to help set the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg