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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake - A Cozy, Protein-Packed Delight

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a delightful, gluten-free casserole that is protein-packed and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken or beef
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Zucchini chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary can use fresh for better flavor
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese can substitute with mozzarella or nutritional yeast
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Extra Parmesan Cheese for topping
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for added heat

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease the 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes, and toss them in the prepared baking dish with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes until tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and brown the ground turkey with garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Chop the zucchini and mix it with the browned turkey after removing the sweet potatoes from the oven. Combine evenly.
  5. Drizzle the mixture with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
  6. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for three months.

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