Description
Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake is a nourishing and delectable dish that beautifully blends creamy sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, offering a wholesome and flavorful meal that looks as good as it tastes. With vibrant colors and enticing aromas, this bake is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs of choice.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and ground turkey; cook until browned.
- Stir in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half the sweet potatoes, spoon the turkey mixture on top, and add the remaining sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly; if using cheese, sprinkle on top during the last five minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg