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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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🍠 This Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s also hearty and flavorful.
🌶️ The combination of ground turkey, peppers, beans, and spices delivers a burst of southwestern flavors that bring excitement to your dinner table with every bite.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

6 medium sweet potatoes for base providing naturally sweet and nutritious vessel

Avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil for sautéing

1 poblano pepper for mild heat and smoky depth

1 jalapeño pepper for adjustable spice

½ yellow onion for sweet and savory base

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey for lean protein

3 cloves garlic for aromatic flavor

1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin for warm, earthy notes

½ cup canned black beans for plant-based protein and fiber

½ cup frozen roasted corn for sweetness and texture

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for bright, herbal taste

¾ cup shredded pepper jack cheese for creamy texture and spicy kick

Greek yogurt for cool, tangy topping

Instructions

1-First Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier and ensure even roasting.

2-Second Step: Pierce each of the 6 medium sweet potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape, preventing them from bursting during cooking.

3-Third Step: Place the pierced sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast them for 45 to 60 minutes until they’re very tender and easy to pierce with a knife.

4-Fourth Step: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add 1 poblano pepper, 1 jalapeño pepper, and ½ yellow onion; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, building a flavorful base.

5-Fifth Step: Add 1 pound of 93% lean ground turkey and 3 cloves of chopped garlic to the skillet; break up the turkey with a wooden spoon and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, then cook for about 7 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked through.

6-Sixth Step: Stir in ½ cup canned black beans and ½ cup frozen roasted corn, heating them through to blend the flavors, then remove from heat and mix in 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.

7-Seventh Step: Once the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, cut them lengthwise and gently open them to create space for the filling, being careful not to tear the skin.

8-Eighth Step: Use a measuring cup to stuff each potato with the turkey mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in without making it messy.

9-Ninth Step: Top each stuffed sweet potato with ¾ cup shredded pepper jack cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles, watching closely to avoid burning for that perfect golden finish.

10-Final Step: Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes topped with Greek yogurt and additional chopped cilantro for a creamy contrast, and enjoy a balanced meal that’s adaptable for dietary preferences like using beans instead of turkey for vegetarians.

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Notes

🔪 Choose sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking and avoid those with soft spots or wrinkles.
⏲️ You can microwave or pressure cook sweet potatoes to shorten roasting time if needed.
❄️ Double the filling and freeze half for easy meal prep; thaw overnight before reheating.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Roasting Time: 45 to 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Broiling
  • Cuisine: Southwestern American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato with filling
  • Calories: 413.5
  • Sugar: 11
  • Sodium: 483.5
  • Fat: 11.5
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 54.5
  • Fiber: 9
  • Protein: 23
  • Cholesterol: 71