Description
A nutritious meal that’s delicious and packed with protein, made easy with sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings (sour cream, green onions, avocado – optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Bake them in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then add black beans. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create a boat.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the turkey and bean mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, adding optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Choosing ripe sweet potatoes enhances flavor; customize the filling with your favorite spices or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, healthy meals, protein loaded, dinner, easy recipes