Healthy Sweet Potato & Ground Turkey Bake : Flavorful, High-Protein Comfort Food
This Healthy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake is everything you love about a cozy casserole—without the heaviness. It’s layered with tender sweet potatoes, seasoned ground turkey, and aromatic herbs for a dish that’s filling, simple, and packed with nutrients. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a family favorite that feels indulgent but keeps you on track.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add ground turkey, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
In a greased baking dish, layer sweet potato slices and the turkey mixture. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top.
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and slightly golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 28g