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Roasted sweet potato halves stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and melted cheese topped with Greek yogurt.
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Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
  • While potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
  • Stir in the black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Sauté the mixture for 5 minutes to integrate flavors, then remove from heat.
  • Slice the roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
  • Distribute the turkey and bean mixture evenly into the sweet potato cavities.
  • Top each boat with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish each boat with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro before serving.