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Easy Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: 30 minute meals
Servings: 4 stuffed potatoes

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

Optional Toppings

  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn rinsed and drained
  • 2 Green onions thinly sliced
  • cheddar cheese shredded

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)
  • 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.

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.

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
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