Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Turkey and Black Beans are a delicious, hearty dish that beautifully combines flavor and nutrition. These vibrant sweet potatoes, filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, provide a wholesome meal perfect for any occasion. Topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, they strike a perfect balance between comfort food and healthy eating. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize toppings to suit your taste. Serve them as a main course or as part of a festive gathering; either way, they are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup canned corn (drained)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, for topping (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add lean ground turkey; cook until browned. Season with spices: smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes lengthwise and mash the flesh slightly to create space for filling.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each potato and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for an extra kick. You can also swap out ground turkey for chicken or beef based on your preference or make it vegetarian by using lentils instead.