Description

A comforting and nutritious recipe featuring roasted sweet potatoes and savory ground turkey, perfect for easy meal prep and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheese (optional, cheddar or mozzarella)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the diced bell peppers, spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are softened and the flavors meld together.
Once the sweet potatoes are finished roasting, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the roasted sweet potatoes evenly on the bottom. Top with the ground turkey mixture, spreading it out evenly.
If using cheese, sprinkle it generously over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and bubble.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

[‘Dice sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking.’, ‘Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning the turkey.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.’, ‘Use fresh parsley or cilantro for added flavor.’, ‘Make ahead and store for easy reheating.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 5
Protein: 25

Keywords: healthy, ground turkey, sweet potato, meal prep, gluten-free, easy dinner, family-friendly, protein-packed