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Ground Turkey Bake

Comforting Ground Turkey Bake with Sweet Potatoes Delight

This Ground Turkey Bake combines savory ground turkey and sweet potatoes, creating a delightful and gluten-free comfort food perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken or plant-based meat
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Zucchini diced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for greasing and sautéing
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella) or lactose-free cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Ground Turkey Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the ground turkey, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, zucchini, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling, and sweet potatoes are tender.
  8. Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables and spices for the best flavor. You can swap vegetables based on your preference.

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