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One-Pan Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Bake with Spinach and Sage

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Make this easy ground turkey bake for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This one pan ground turkey recipe combines lean turkey, sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach for a healthy comfort food bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, omit for Whole30/Paleo)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, dried sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the diced sweet potatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven. Stir in the squeezed dry spinach. If using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.

Notes

  • For a Whole30 or Paleo option, skip the cheddar cheese and add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans during the last 10 minutes of baking for crunch.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the cooked turkey mixture to your prepared baking dish before adding the broth and sweet potatoes, then cover and bake.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or lean ground beef for the ground turkey.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/ground-turkey-sweet-potato-bake/

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