Healthy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake by Anti Inflammatory

Ingredients

• 500g ground turkey (lean)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and 1-inch diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup spinach or kale
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 15 minutes until partially cooked.
3. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Add minced garlic to the onion and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add ground turkey to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, then stir in paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
6. Add bell pepper and zucchini to the turkey mixture, cooking for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the spinach until wilted.
7. Combine the roasted sweet potatoes and the turkey-vegetable mixture in the prepared baking dish, mixing gently.
8. Sprinkle with cheese if using, and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden.