Name: High Protein Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8-10 oz each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound (16 oz) lean ground turkey (93% lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained; ¼ cup chicken broth or water; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 avocado, diced (optional); Lime wedges for serving

Description

These sweet potatoes stuffed with seasoned turkey will make you forget all about boring healthy meals – they’re so good you’ll be making them even when you’re not counting macros!

Ingredients

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4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8–10 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound (16 oz) lean ground turkey (93% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
¼ cup chicken broth or water
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, diced (optional)
Lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry sweet potatoes, prick several times with fork, rub with olive oil and salt. Place directly on middle oven rack with baking sheet below. Roast 45-55 minutes until skin is crispy and inside is tender.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add all spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne if using, salt and pepper), stirring to coat vegetables and toast spices for 30 seconds.
Add ground turkey to skillet, breaking apart with wooden spoon. Cook 5-7 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Pour in drained diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 8-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to reduce slightly.
When sweet potatoes are done, let cool slightly. Make lengthwise slit in top of each potato and gently press ends toward center to open them up. Fluff insides with fork.
Divide turkey mixture evenly among the four sweet potatoes. Top each with Greek yogurt, green onions, cilantro, and avocado if desired. Serve with lime wedges.