Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with Zesty Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. This hearty dish features tender sweet potatoes filled with a savory ground turkey mixture, seasoned with spices that tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, these stuffed sweet potatoes are colorful, satisfying, and packed with nutrients—making them a delightful meal option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly before adding ground turkey. Brown the turkey completely, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper to taste; cook until no longer pink inside (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and scoop out some flesh from each sweet potato half; mix this with the turkey filling until well combined.
- Stuff the mixture back into each sweet potato half, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg