Description
A delicious and comforting one-dish meal featuring sweet potatoes, ground turkey, and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) vegetable broth (about 2 cups)
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place them in a 9×13 inch casserole dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary. Toss to coat evenly.
- 3. Bake the sweet potatoes uncovered for 30 minutes.
- 4. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat. After browning, add the diced onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5. Remove the casserole from the oven and add the turkey mixture, vegetable broth, milk, and uncooked rice. Stir to combine.
- 6. Return the casserole to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
- 7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for another 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- 8. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.