Description
A warm, cozy one-pan dinner that layers sweet potatoes with savory turkey and melty cheese for a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, zucchini, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is customizable; you can swap cheeses or add beans for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg