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Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato

Savory Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato for Healthy Nights

Delicious Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes perfect for healthy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with lentils or crumbled tofu
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is best
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 1 can Black Beans Can replace with chickpeas
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Peas are a great substitute
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini Can use carrots instead
  • 2 cups Spinach Optional
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Consider dairy-free cheese for vegan option
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt/Sour Cream Can substitute with avocado

Equipment

  • Oven
  • microwave
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prick each sweet potato several times with a fork. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cool, slice each sweet potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash sweet potato with olive oil and ground cumin until smooth.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add ground turkey and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, grated zucchini, and optional spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat your broiler and line a baking sheet with parchment. Spoon the mashed sweet potato back into each skin, then layer with turkey filling and cheese.
  6. Broil for 6-8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Top with chopped green onions, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and salsa before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed sweet potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Great for meal prep; can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 2 months.

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