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Healthy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake

Savory Healthy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake Delight

Enjoy a nutritious and satisfying Healthy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake, perfect for cozy evenings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the cubed sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  5. Add ground turkey to skillet, breaking it apart; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Sprinkle paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet, mixing well.
  7. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Layer cooked sweet potatoes in a baking dish, pour turkey mixture over it evenly.
  9. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the turkey mixture.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the turkey to brown enhances flavor; adjust spices to your family's taste. Let the bake rest for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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