Description
These turkey stuffed sweet potatoes take only 30 minutes, are loaded with protein and veggies and are the perfect easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 40 min | Course: Main Course | Cuisine: American | Keyword: 30 minute meals | Servings: 4stuffed potatoes
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
4mediumsweet potatoes
⅓ teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonavocado or olive oil
saltto taste
pepperto taste
1lblean ground turkeysee notes for vegetarian option
1tablespoonolive oil
2 clovesgarlicminced
1tsp ground cumin
1 teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonchili powder
salt and pepperto taste
1cupcanned diced tomatoes with their juices
1mediumzucchinigrated
1large handful ofSpinachchopped
1cupBlack Beansrinsed and drained (optional)
1cupcorn kernelsI usually use frozen! (optional)
1cupcheddar cheeseshredded
2Green onionsthinly sliced
salsa
plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- _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
- 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.
- 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 about 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn kernels.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 1644mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 33041IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 5mg
