Description
Enjoy this easy and nutritious Healthy Turkey Dinner Bake loaded with lean turkey, sweet potatoes, and veggies. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes, cut broccoli into florets, dice onions, bell peppers, and mince garlic.
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Cook the Turkey:
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add ground turkey, cooking until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Spread diced sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add cooked ground turkey and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Mix thoroughly.
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Bake:
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese if using, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted.
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Serve:
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Use spices generously for maximum flavor without extra calories.
- Meal prep friendly: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat easily.
- Cheese is optional; omit or substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free versions.
- Boost nutrients: Add spinach or kale for additional vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45minutes