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Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats are deliciously stuffed sweet potatoes filled with a savory, protein-rich mixture for a healthy dinner delight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 8-10 oz each)
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or chicken/beef, 93% lean recommended)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • Greek yogurt (for toppings)
  • sour cream (for toppings)
  • fresh cilantro (for toppings)
  • jalapeños (for toppings)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • fork
  • knife
  • airtight container

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce them 6-8 times with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until a knife slides through easily with no resistance.
  2. While potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until completely browned with no pink remaining and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and fold in black beans and corn.
  5. Once sweet potatoes are tender, let them cool for 5-10 minutes until safe to handle. Slice in half lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork to create space for filling.
  6. Stuff each sweet potato half generously with the turkey and bean mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 38gFat: 18g

Notes

Customize these boats with different toppings or spices to suit your taste preferences.

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