High Protein Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner with our High Protein Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato. This nutritious dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a savory, protein-packed ground turkey filling, making it a satisfying option for the whole family. Ready in just one hour, its not only easy to prepare but also highly customizableadd your favorite veggies or spices to make it uniquely yours. Whether youre meal prepping or hosting friends, this recipe is sure to impress while keeping health at the forefront.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup diced canned tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- Avocado or olive oil, spices, and seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Wash and prick sweet potatoes; roast on a baking sheet for 45 minutes.
- Cook ground turkey with garlic and spices in a skillet until browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, beans, and corn; cook until tender.
- Slice roasted sweet potatoes open and fill with turkey mixture; top with cheese.
- Return to the oven until cheese melts; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg