Description
These Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take less than 30 minutes to make, are loaded with protein and veggies and are the perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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
- 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 (frozen works well)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional Toppings
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- salsa
- plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. *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.
2. *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.
3. Once the potatoes are cooled, slice lengthwise and scoop out the inside potato flesh (being careful to keep the skins intact because you’ll need them later), add potato flesh to a large bowl and gently mash using a fork or potato masher. Mix in olive oil and ground cumin.
4. Distribute the potato mash evenly back into each of the potato skins.
5. In a large pan, add olive oil and garlic over medium-high heat and cook until fragrant. Add turkey meat and cook until just browned. Drain any excess fat or moisture.
6. Add spices and stir meat until spices are fully mixed in. Add in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, grated zucchini, and chopped spinach. Stir until warm, about 2 minutes.
7. 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.
8. Broil assembled potatoes in the oven for about 6-8 minutes until cheese begins to brown.
9. Remove from oven and serve with green onions, salsa, and Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
Please note that if you decide to opt for the oven cooking method for the baked potatoes, your overall time will be longer.
You can substitute the turkey with a vegetarian filling like lentils or crumbled tofu.
These are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Customize the toppings with avocado, hot sauce, or cilantro for extra flavor.