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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole

Delicious Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole packed with flavors, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic clove minced
  • ? cup onions diced
  • ? cup yellow pepper diced
  • 1? cups sweet potato diced
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • red chili flakes a pinch, optional
  • ? cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnishing, optional

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the onions and yellow peppers, and cook until the onions are soft.
  4. Add the sweet potato, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover the skillet, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add more olive oil or a little bit of water to cook the sweet potatoes faster.
  6. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 400?F.
  7. When the sweet potatoes are tender, add the shredded mozzarella cheese, and put the skillet in the oven to melt the cheese.
  8. When the cheese melts, remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole portionCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole is not only delicious but also easy to customize. Swap out ingredients as you like for a personal touch.

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