Anti-Inflammatory Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

The Anti-Inflammatory Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake has a delicious, hearty, and comforting flavor. We prepare this wholesome bake with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, spinach, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger, olive oil, feta cheese, oregano, smoked paprika, parsley, lemon juice, and chicken broth. This nutritious bake has about 395 calories and 32 g of net carbs. The Anti-Inflammatory Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is perfect for healthy weeknight dinners, family meals, meal prep, lunches, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve this sweet potato bake with Greek Cucumber Salad, Hummus, Tzatziki, Roasted Vegetables, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, or a Fresh Green Salad.

STATS:

• Course: Main Course
• Calories: 395 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Portion Size: 1½ cups
• Cooking Mode: Oven-Baked
• Total Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Easy
• Total Time: 50 minutes

TOOLS:

• Skillet
• Baking dish
• Knife
• Measuring cups
• Wooden spoon
• Cutting board
• Aluminum foil

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups spinach
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. oregano
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup feta
• 2 tbsp. parsley
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. sea salt

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

GROUND TURKEY:

• Use lean ground turkey to provide plenty of protein and a savory flavor. As another option, use lean ground chicken.

SWEET POTATOES:

• Use sweet potatoes to provide natural sweetness, fiber, and a soft texture. As a further choice, use butternut squash.

SPINACH:

• Utilize spinach to add freshness, color, and nutrients. You can substitute kale or Swiss chard.

OLIVE OIL:

• Use olive oil to provide healthy fats and Mediterranean flavor. As another choice, use avocado oil.

TURMERIC:

• Use turmeric to provide warm flavor and a vibrant color. As an further choice, we utilize a little quantity of curry powder.

GINGER:

• Use ginger to provide a warm and aromatic flavor. You can use freshly grated ginger instead.

FETA:

• Use feta to provide a creamy and salty flavor. As a replacement, use goat cheese.

CHICKEN BROTH:

• Use low-sodium chicken broth to provide moisture and savory flavor. As another option, use vegetable broth.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We warm the oven to 400° Fahrenheit and gently coat a dish.
2. Preheat one tbsp. olive oil and lightly cook the bell pepper and onion for almost four minutes.
3. Include the ground turkey and cook for nearly eight minutes.
4. Stir in salt, garlic, black pepper, turmeric, smoked paprika, ginger, and oregano for just a minute.
5. Include spinach and cook till it gets tender.
6. Put the chicken broth and diced sweet potatoes and cook for only five minutes.
7. Keep the mixture in a dish and drizzle the leftover olive oil.
8. Wrap with foil and bake for nearly twenty minutes.
9. Eliminate the foil and bake till the sweet potatoes gets tender, for an extra ten minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley and feta, drizzle the lemon juice, and serve.

TIPS:

• Make equal-sized pieces of the sweet potatoes by cutting for uniform cooking.
• Cook the turkey perfectly and then put it in the oven.
• You could utilize tomatoes, zucchini, or mushrooms for additional veggies.
• Include a little additional broth if the mixture is extra dry.
• We broil for almost two minutes to get a golden surface.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

PROTEIN & DAIRY SIDES:

• Greek Yogurt
• Tzatziki
• Hummus

SALADS:

• Greek Cucumber Salad
• Fresh Green Salad
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

• Roasted Broccoli
• Grilled Zucchini
• Roasted Vegetables

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooled bake in a closed box and store it for nearly 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the bake for approximately 2 to 3 months.

FAQs:

May we include extra veggies?

• Yes, you can use tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, or mushrooms.

Could we prepare this bake dairy-free?

• Yes, you can skip the feta or utilize non-dairy feta.

Will we prepare this bake earlier?

• Yes, you can assemble this bake beforehand, chill it for longer than twenty-four hours, and then bake

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 395 kcal

Sodium: 520 mg

Net Carbs: 32 g

Fiber: 7 g

Sugar: 8 g

Fats: 17 g

Proteins: 29 g

Total Carbs: 39 g