Description
Turkey-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal option, combining the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a savory turkey filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the black beans and corn to the skillet, mixing well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create space for the filling.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the turkey mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg