Sweet Potato Nests with Ground Turkey and Feta
Golden mashed sweet potato nests filled with seasoned ground turkey and spinach, topped with crumbled feta and mozzarella. A lighter, nutrient-packed twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (8 nests) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup (35 g) grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta
- 3/4 cup (75 g) shredded mozzarella
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Boil the sweet potatoes and russet together for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and steam dry.
- Mash with butter, then mix in the egg yolks, Parmesan, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Form 8 nests on the baking sheet and bake 18 minutes until set.
- Brown the turkey with the onion, then add garlic, cumin and oregano. Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Fill the nests, top with mozzarella and feta and bake 10-12 minutes until melted and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
The russet potato adds starch so the sweet potato nests hold their shape better.