Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, making them an ideal choice for a cozy dinner. This nutritious dish features perfectly baked sweet potatoes filled with seasoned ground turkey, vibrant veggies, and optional cheese for a creamy finish. Not only is this recipe quick to prepare, but it also encourages creativity—feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients or whatever you have on hand. With its impressive presentation and wholesome ingredients, this meal is designed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy this comforting dish any night of the week!
- 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 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce each sweet potato with a fork and bake on a lined sheet for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onion for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper; cook for another couple of minutes.
- Stir in ground turkey; break apart as it cooks for even browning (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate corn and tomatoes if using; heat through.
- Slice open baked sweet potatoes and fluff insides with a fork. Spoon in the turkey mixture.
- If desired, top with cheese and return to the oven until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg