Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lbground turkey
98-99% lean
- 1sweet potato
peeled and spiralized*
- 1eggplant*)
sliced into 1/2 inch pieces (or zucchini
- ¼ conion
finely chopped
- 1 tbspminced garlic
- 15 ozdiced tomatoes
liquid drained
- 8 oztomato paste
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tsppepper
- ¼ tspchili powder
- ¼ tspcumin
- ⅛ tsporegano
- ⅛ tspcardamom
- ½ tsptarragon
+ more for topping
- 1 ½ tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 cunsweetened almond milk
or milk of choice
- 1 tbspalmond flour
- 1 tbspcoconut flour
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven 350 F and spray an 8x8 inch square casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add ground turkey, garlic and onion cooking until browned, breaking up the meat as it browns.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and tomatoes to combine with the turkey. Add sweet potatoes cooking until slightly softened.
- 4
Place chopped eggplant in a bowl with all seasonings and toss to combine.
- 5
Layer the eggplant on the bottom of the casserole dish and top with turkey and sweet potato mixture. Place in the oven and bake 15 minutes.
- 6
While baking, make the sauce. Add olive oil with almond and coconut flours to a small pot and bring to a boil. Boil the olive oil, almond and coconut flour.
- 7
Stir 1 minute until it thickens then reduce to medium high heat slowly add almond milk to the pan whisking as you stir.
- 8
Continue whisking another 10 minutes until the sauce reduces to half. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the sauce from the pot.
- 9
Place the casserole back in the oven to cook another 40-45 minutes until the top of the casserole has browned.
- 10
Remove from the oven, top with more tarragon, slice into 6 pieces and serve immediately.
Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Searching for a wholesome, satisfying dinner that fits your Paleo and gluten-free lifestyle? This Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole is a protein and veggie-packed meal that's both delicious and family-approved.
What sets this casserole apart is its clever combination of lean ground turkey and vibrant vegetables like sweet potato and eggplant, all bound together by a rich, dairy-free sauce. It's a healthy twist on a classic comfort food, delivering robust flavor without any gluten or dairy, and is naturally low calorie.
Imagine digging into layers of savory ground turkey and tender sweet potato, nestled with soft eggplant in a richly spiced tomato-based sauce. The creamy texture comes from a clever blend of unsweetened almond milk, almond flour, and coconut flour, creating a hearty yet light meal. This easy dinner offers a comforting and deeply satisfying experience, making it perfect for any weeknight.
This versatile casserole offers easy swaps to suit your pantry or preferences. Feel free to use zucchini instead of eggplant for a slightly different texture and flavor, or any milk of your choice if you're not strictly adhering to a dairy-free diet. You can also adjust the spices, adding a pinch more chili powder or cumin for an extra kick of warmth.
This wholesome casserole is ideal for a comforting family dinner, offering a complete and healthy meal in one delicious dish.