Description
Indulge in the nutritious and flavorful High Protein Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato—a perfect dish for weeknight dinners or meal prep! This recipe combines lean ground turkey with fiber-rich sweet potatoes, creating a satisfying meal that is both hearty and healthy. Packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, this dish allows for endless customization, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its vibrant flavors and simple preparation, you’ll enjoy not just the taste but also the ease of creating a wholesome dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup diced canned tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini
- A large handful of chopped spinach
- Optional: black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, green onions, salsa, Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Stir in spices, diced tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, and optional black beans or corn. Cook until heated through.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Stuff with turkey filling and top with cheese if desired.
- Serve warm topped with green onions, salsa, and Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg