Description
A delightful dish that marries savory ground turkey with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, topped with gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 3–4 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Brown the meat for about 5–6 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Stir in garlic, diced bell pepper, diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until fragrant and the sweet potatoes start to soften slightly.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover it with aluminum foil, and bake for 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Uncover the dish, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
For a low-carb option, consider replacing sweet potatoes with cauliflower rice. This recipe is adaptable for various dietary preferences including vegan.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg