High-Protein Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are packed with lean protein, complex carbs, and flavor in every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon avocado or olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Filling
- 1 lb lean ground turkey see notes for vegetarian option
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with their juices
- 1 medium zucchini grated
- 1 large handful of Spinach chopped
- 1 cup Black Beans rinsed and drained optional
- 1 cup corn kernels I usually use frozen! optional
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- 2 Green onions thinly sliced
- salsa
- plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
For the Sweet Potatoes
- *Microwave cooking method* Pierce each potato multiple times with a fork and cook one at a time in the microwave for about 3 minutes each side (until soft, this may vary based on your microwave), carefully remove from microwave and allow to cool.
- *Oven cooking method* Preheat oven to 425ºF. On a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooled, slice length wise and scoop out the inside potato flesh (being careful to keep the skins intact because you'll need them later), add potato flesh to large bowl and gently mash the potatoes using a fork or potato masher. Mix in the olive oil and ground cumin.
- Distribute the potato mash evenly back into each of the potato skins
For Ground Turkey
- In a large pan, add olive oil and garlic over medium high heat and cook until fragrant, Add turkey meat and cook until brown
- Add spices and stir meat until spices are fully mixed in. Add in the diced tomatoes and black bean, corn, and grated zucchini and spinach if you're using and stir until warm. Stir in black beans and corn kernels.
For the Final Product
- Arrange potato skins on a cookie sheet and distribute mashed sweet potato into each skin. Top with turkey meat mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese
- Broil assembled potatoes in the oven for about 6-8 minutes until cheese begins to brown
- Remove from oven and I like to serve with green onions, salsa and sour cream (or plain greek yogurt)
Notes
Please note that if you decide to opt for the oven cooking method for the baked potatoes, your overall time will be longer.
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.