Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole, a delightful dish that brings comfort and nutrition to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole is an effortless way to serve up a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), seasoning with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper and spinach; cook until veggies are tender.
- Boil diced sweet potatoes in a separate pot until tender (about 10 minutes), then drain.
- In a baking dish, layer cooked sweet potatoes followed by the turkey mixture. Pour chicken broth over everything.
- If using cheese as a topping, sprinkle it on before baking.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg