Description

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a wholesome and flavorful one-dish meal combining savory ground turkey, tender roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh zucchini, all topped with melted parmesan cheese. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, this recipe uses simple seasonings like garlic powder and rosemary to enhance natural flavors while keeping the dish light and satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

1 lb ground turkey

Vegetables

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced and quartered

Dairy

2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Seasonings & Oils

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder (divided)
1 tsp rosemary (divided)
5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the ingredients evenly.
Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then place them in a large baking dish. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, salt, and pepper to evenly coat the potatoes with seasoning and oil.
Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing them to soften and begin roasting.
Cook Ground Turkey: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown the ground turkey, seasoning it with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned and cooked through.
Prepare Zucchini: Slice the zucchini and cut each slice into quarters to create bite-sized pieces for mixing.
Combine Ingredients: Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven. Add the cooked ground turkey and chopped zucchini to the baking dish. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Bake Combined Dish: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and zucchini soften slightly.
Add Olive Oil and Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven again, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, combine well, and sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Final Bake: Bake once more for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and form a delicious golden crust.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a hearty and nutritious meal.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the ground turkey.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
To keep this dish gluten-free, ensure parmesan cheese and seasonings are certified gluten-free.
Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or green onions before serving for added freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato, zucchini, baked casserole, parmesan cheese, healthy dinner, low-fat recipe, one-dish meal