Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

Elevate weeknight dinners with this vibrant Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake—a one-pan comfort dish that’s nutritious, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Featuring lean ground turkey, roasted sweet potatoes, colorful veggies, and a melty cheese top (optional!), this bake is perfect any time of year. Designed for simplicity and balanced nutrition, it’s a wholesome choice the whole family will love.

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Bake

• One-dish convenience: Roasting and baking merge into a streamlined cooking process.
• Balanced flavors: Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and seasoned turkey create a satisfying palette.
• Lean and protein-rich: Ground turkey packs heart-healthy protein without extra fat.
• Make-ahead friendly: Prepped earlier in the day, baked when you’re ready.
• Adaptable: Easily customize with dairy-free or vegetarian alternatives.

Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the Bake:

• 1 lb (500 g) ground turkey
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (1″ cubes)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup shredded cheese (optional—for a cheesy top)

Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For Garnish:

• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• Avocado slices (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
3. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway until tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Turkey Mix

1. While sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground turkey, cooking 5–6 minutes and breaking it up until browned.
3. Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking another 2–3 minutes until softened.
4. Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and the seasoning mix (cumin through black pepper). Stir until everything is well-coated.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake

1. Transfer the turkey-vegetable mix into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Add the roasted sweet potatoes and gently combine.
3. Pour in chicken broth to retain moisture during baking.
4. Optionally top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 4: Serve

1. Remove from oven and let sit a couple minutes.
2. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and top with avocado slices if desired.
3. Serve warm—pair with a crisp green salad or grain bowl if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Cheesy vs Dairy-Free: Use mozzarella or cheddar for the cheese-loving crowd, or omit cheese for a lighter dish.
• Veggie boost: Stir in mushrooms, spinach, or corn for added variety.
• Spice it up: A pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce adds kick.
• Protein swaps: Use lean beef, ground chicken, or crumbled tofu.
• Sweet potato alternatives: Cubed butternut squash or white potatoes work well too.

Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Cool completely, freeze in portions up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
• Reheat: Microwave, or reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes until hot throughout.

Why This Dish Works

• The roasted sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and heartiness.
• Ground turkey delivers lean, satisfying protein.
• Colorful vegetables contribute vitamins, fiber, and vibrant texture.
• The seasonings and optional cheese bring warmth and savory depth—without overwhelming complexity.

Final Thoughts

The Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is the perfect blend of health, flavor, and ease. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or crowd-pleasing lunches, this dish adapts beautifully to your dietary needs and seasonal produce. Hearty, wholesome, and ready in about an hour—it’s dinner done right.

The Goods

Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

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Wholesome one-pan bake with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, veggies & optional cheese. Ready in 1 hour!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep

Cuisine American

Recipes

For the Bake:

• 1 lb 500 g ground turkey
• 2 medium sweet potatoes diced (1″ cubes)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
• 1 zucchini diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup shredded cheese optional—for a cheesy top

Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For Garnish:

• Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
• Avocado slices optional

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
• Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway until tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Turkey Mix

• While sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add ground turkey, cooking 5–6 minutes and breaking it up until browned.
• Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking another 2–3 minutes until softened.
• Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and the seasoning mix (cumin through black pepper). Stir until everything is well-coated.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake

• Transfer the turkey-vegetable mix into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Add the roasted sweet potatoes and gently combine.
• Pour in chicken broth to retain moisture during baking.
• Optionally top with shredded cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 4: Serve

• Remove from oven and let sit a couple minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and top with avocado slices if desired.
• Serve warm—pair with a crisp green salad or grain bowl if desired.