Ground Beef Sweet Potato Zucchini Bake

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, cubed

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• ¼–½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• Seasonings of choice (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Spread evenly in a baking dish or on a sheet pan. Roast for ~20 minutes, or until slightly tender. While the sweet potatoes cook, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and season as desired. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven. Add cooked ground beef and chopped zucchini to the dish and mix. Top with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted.

Optional Add-Ins / Swaps: Add onion or bell peppers for more veggies, use ground turkey instead of beef, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for heat, serve with a side of rice 

Nutrition | calories: ~400, protein: 27g, carbs: 24g, fat: 22g, fiber: 4g