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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

A healthy and filling one-pan dish combining ground turkey and sweet potatoes, packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey Lean protein option
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced Nutritious and filling
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced Colorful addition
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach or other leafy greens For added nutrients
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced For flavor
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
Other
  • as needed Olive oil For cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
  4. Stir in the ground turkey, cooking until browned.
  5. Add the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and spices, mixing well.
  6. Pour in a little water if needed, cover, and let it cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
Baking
  1. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until everything is fully cooked.

Notes

You can serve this dish as a main course. For added flavor, top it with avocado or Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.