Description
Ground turkey stuffed sweet potatoes are a delectable and nutritious meal that combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with the savory goodness of seasoned ground turkey.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake them directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
2. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they become translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and no longer pink. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
5. When the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Slice each potato down the center and gently mash the flesh with a fork.
6. Spoon the ground turkey mixture into each sweet potato. Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
These stuffed sweet potatoes can be customized with different vegetables or proteins. Consider using plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams