High-Protein Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

High-Protein Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

60 mins
Serves 4
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    Bake four large sweet potatoes at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Chop half a white onion and one red bell pepper.

  3. 3.

    Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper in a hot skillet for 5 minutes.

  4. 4.

    Add two minced garlic cloves and sauté for one minute.

  5. 5.

    Add one pound of lean ground turkey to the skillet.

  6. 6.

    Once the turkey is browned, add a quarter cup of tomato paste and a quarter cup of chicken broth.

  7. 7.

    Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  8. 8.

    Mix until everything is well combined.

  9. 9.

    Slice open the baked sweet potatoes and add the turkey stuffing.

  10. 10.

    Drizzle with Greek yogurt and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 0.5 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0.2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro

Equipment

oven baking sheet knife wok or skillet

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