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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato with Ground Turkey in 55 Minutes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple and nutritious meal featuring baked sweet potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground turkey and roasted bell peppers.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Poke holes in them with a fork.
  3. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, until tender.
  4. While sweet potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  6. Add diced bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  7. When sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the inside with a fork.
  8. Fill each sweet potato with the turkey and bell pepper mixture.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated cheese on top.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: baked sweet potato, ground turkey, roasted bell peppers, healthy meal, easy dinner