Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect combination of hearty and healthy, making them an irresistible comfort food for any dinner table. These delicious sweet potatoes are filled with a flavorful ground turkey mixture, creating a satisfying meal that appeals to both adults and kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup black beans (drained)
- ½ cup canned corn (drained)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake for 45–50 minutes until tender.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes; add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Mix in spices.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; simmer for about 5–7 minutes.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes open and mash the flesh slightly. Fill each potato half with the turkey mixture and top with cheese.
- Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg