This Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole recipe is incredibly flavorful, gluten-free, and easy to make. It’ll be on your table in less than 30 minutes and is a one-pan meal loaded with protein, vitamins,Ā and nutrients.Ā

HowĀ are you guys? I’veĀ been in SĆ£o Paulo (the biggest city in South America) for about a week with my husband and baby boyĀ visitingĀ some old friend and few family members. We are having a good time because this city has a lot to offer.
We already visited parks, shopping malls, friends,Ā and family. This weekend we are going to the biggest exposition in South America about The Beatles andĀ I am veryĀ excited.
I’m a huge Beatles fan. Also, we’re going to visit a very close friend of mine which I haven’t seen her for over 5 years. OMG… I CAN’T WAIT!!

Here in Sampa (this is the cute local nickname for SĆ£o Paulo), we’re staying in a house that has a spectacular kitchen and of course, I’m cooking a lot.
I love how much countertop space this kitchen has. It’s great to chop all the veggies and make salads.
Of course, we’re going to some cool restaurants around the town too.
But when you have a small child, it’s not very easy to eat out a lot and I prefer to make his fresh and homemade food. Then, I know exactly what we’re eating.

And talking about homemade food, what about making this Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole for dinner today? I can give you many reasons to convince you this is the perfect dinner during your busy week. The first reasons: it’s very easy to make. I know I always say that, but it’s true.
What you have to do is to slice the sweet potato, cut the zucchini into cubes, sautĆ© them in olive oil, and then cook the ground turkey until it’s no longer pink. And finally, you assemble it in a baking casserole and bake it for about 25 minutes. Now, tell me if it isn’t easy to make?
The second reason is: you only need one pan to sautĆ© the zucchini, cook the meat, and a casserole dish. So, this recipe is also perfect for those days you don’t have time to clean up your kitchen after cooking.
That’s why I love casserole dishes like thisĀ Cauliflower Casserole Recipe,Ā Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole,Ā Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole Recipe, Zucchini lasagna andĀ Brussels Sprouts Casserole Recipe. Everything is baked in one dish and clean up is a breeze!

Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis diced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onions chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 cup homemade tomato sauceĀ or any other sauce of your preference
- 2 medium sweet potato sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Garnish with fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until the meat is not pink anymore. Make sure to break apart the meat with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add homemade tomato sauce, the cooked zucchini, salt, and pepper. Cook for more 3-5 minutes.
- In a greased baking casserole, place the slices of sweet potato in an even layer.
- Pour the ground turkey mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Before serving sprinkle some fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Tips
- You can leave the skins on the sweet potatoes if you’d like. Just make sure you clean the potatoes thoroughly beforehand.
- The amount of zucchinis you need will depend on the size of them. While larger ones are great, they are a bit more watery compared to smaller zucchinis.Ā
- I recommend shredding mozzarella from a block as it melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- To store: Keep in mind that zucchini is a watery vegetable so the longer you store it, the more the texture changes (this is why I don’t recommend freezing this). So, try eating this sweet potato zucchini casserole immediately or only keeping it for 2-3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
- To reheat: Reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven until warmed through.Ā
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Eliana says
Hello Iām gonna try this recipe out today but I do not have a sliver, could I chopped the sweet potatoe in small
Pieces and add it to the bottom if possible? Wanna say I made so many of your recipes and they are Amazing would you ever try making recipes on a budget like 50 dollars or less etc !(:Ā
Olivia says
Hi, Eliana. Thanks for your questions. I think you can chop the sweet potato in very small pieces and place on the bottom. But check it after the cooking time to make sure it’s cooked. Happy to hear you tried lots of my recipes. IT makes me so happy. Yes I’ll try to make more budget friendly recipes š
K. Rice says
I tried this recipe with ground venison instead of ground turkey. It was delicious and of course venison has very little fat. The olive oil keeps things moist and flavorful. I will definitely use this recipe again.
Olivia says
Happy to hear that. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment š
Louise says
Hello,
I would like to know if you could put the nutrition information for this recipe. Thank you.
Olivia says
I just added the nutrition information for you. Thanks for stopping by š
Julie Schad says
can someone suggest what size casserole dish to use for this receipt? Thank you
Olivia says
It’s about 11×8-inch size.
Kelsey says
How do you think this would work with the new ground beyond beef? I am just wondering if it would dry it out if i cooked it for this long??
Olivia says
I think so.
Meghan says
Would this recipe work if I did all the prep the night before and let it sit in the baking dish overnight to cook the following evening? Sounds very good and I can’t wait to try it!
Olivia says
Yes it will work š
Nicole says
What would be the best way to make vegetarian? Just leave out the meat or would substituting tofu/vege beef work? Thanks!
Olivia says
I believe tofu would work very well š
Kristine usher says
Should we cook the sweet potatoes 1st ? I was wondering if they would be cooked enough at a low temp and for a short amount of time. Thanks
Olivia says
You don’t need to cook the sweet potatoes before.
Sue says
Can this be frozen?
Olivia says
Sorry I’m not sure because I’ve never frozen this recipe!
Ralonda says
My family tends to like spicier food and we often find ground turkey too bland so I added chili powder and cumin as I cooked the meat. To keep my flavors consistent, I used enchilada sauce with a bit of homemade salsa in place of the tomato sauce. It was amazing.
Olivia says
Enchilada sauce works great!! Good idea š