Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a hearty and healthy one-dish meal combining tender roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful browned ground turkey, and fresh zucchini, all topped with melted Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 small zucchini
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder (divided)
- 1 tsp rosemary (divided)
- 5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large baking dish and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, salt, and pepper to season evenly.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes, allowing them to become tender and begin caramelizing.
- Brown Ground Turkey: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and season it with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Prepare Zucchini: Chop the zucchini into slices, then quarter each slice to create small bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and add the cooked ground turkey and chopped zucchini to the baking dish. Gently combine everything together.
- Bake Together: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake the combined ingredients for an additional 10 minutes to allow the zucchini to soften slightly.
- Add Olive Oil and Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven again, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, mix gently to combine evenly, and sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
- Final Bake: Place the baking dish back in the oven for 10 more minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and brown slightly, creating a savory crust.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve warm for a delicious, wholesome meal.
Notes
- You can swap zucchini for other summer squash varieties if preferred.
- Use fresh rosemary for a stronger herb flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, reduce the olive oil slightly or use cooking spray when browning the turkey.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and make a great meal prep option.
- If parmesan cheese is unavailable, you can substitute with pecorino romano or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
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