Description
A quick and delicious recipe for turkey stuffed sweet potatoes that satisfies your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Stuff the sweet potatoes with the turkey mixture.
- If desired, top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or sour cream.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe