Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats
Comforting sweet potatoes filled with spiced ground turkey, black beans, and melted cheese, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and bake for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the black beans, corn (if using), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Cut them in half and scoop out a bit of the center to make room for the filling.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the turkey and bean mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or roasted broccoli. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg