Description
Mexican-inspired ground turkey sweet potato bake delivers a hearty, flavor-packed meal combining lean protein with earthy root vegetables. Zesty spices and melted cheese create a comforting dinner that satisfies hunger while delighting taste buds in one simple, wholesome dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 small zucchini
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) olive oil
- 0.67 cup (160 milliliters) shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius), preparing for a delectable one-pan meal.
- Carefully peel and cube sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Transfer sweet potato cubes into a spacious ceramic or glass baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with garlic powder, dried rosemary, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes thoroughly to guarantee each piece is perfectly seasoned and coated.
- Roast the seasoned sweet potatoes for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote caramelization and prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, heat of olive oil over medium-high heat for browning the ground turkey.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and seasoning with garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius), ensuring no pink remains.
- Slice zucchini into thin half-moon shapes, then quarter each slice for consistent cooking.
- Once sweet potatoes are tender, remove the baking dish from the oven and mix in the browned ground turkey and zucchini pieces.
- Return the combined mixture to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and zucchini to soften.
- Sprinkle high-quality shredded Parmesan cheese evenly across the dish’s surface.
- Bake for a final 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and develops a light golden color.
- Let the dish rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and make serving easier.
- Serve immediately while warm, directly from the baking dish for a rustic, comforting meal.
Notes
- Bursting with flavor, this one-pan wonder transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Ground turkey provides lean protein while sweet potatoes offer a nutritious, slightly sweet base that perfectly complements the savory seasonings.
- Zucchini adds a fresh, light crunch and extra veggie goodness, making this dish not just delicious but also packed with nutrients.
- Rosemary and garlic powder create a herb-infused depth that elevates the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Melted Parmesan cheese creates a golden, crispy topping that adds a rich, tangy finish to this hearty bake.
- Quick to prepare and easy to clean up, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want something tasty and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg