Description
These High Protein Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a balanced, hearty, and easy meal prep option. Juicy ground turkey, roasted sweet potatoes, and wholesome spices come together in under 40 minutes for a naturally gluten-free, customizable, and protein-packed meal perfect for family dinners or healthy lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Ground Turkey Filling
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean, 93% or higher)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Greek yogurt or dairy-free sour cream
- Hot sauce or sriracha
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and prick potatoes with a fork. Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast 35–45 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Cook the Turkey Filling: While potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in bell pepper and zucchini, cooking 3–4 minutes. Add turkey, breaking it apart, and cook 6–8 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, broth, and spices. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Slice open roasted sweet potatoes, mash gently with a fork, and stuff with turkey mixture.
- Top and Serve: Add avocado, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Meal prep friendly: Store assembled potatoes up to 3–4 days in the fridge or freeze the turkey filling for 2 months.
- Microwave shortcut: Cook sweet potatoes 5–7 minutes each instead of roasting.
- Variations: Add jalapeños for spice, use cauliflower for low-carb, or season with taco mix for a Mexican twist.
- Top fresh with avocado or yogurt right before serving to keep flavors vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy Meal Prep
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
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