Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Turkey and Black Beans are a wholesome, flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. These tender sweet potatoes are baked until perfectly soft and then filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and fresh ingredients. Topped with melted cheese, this dish combines comfort food with nutrition in every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these stuffed sweet potatoes can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve them with your favorite toppings, like Greek yogurt or fresh cilantro, for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup canned corn (drained)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, and bake directly on the rack for 45–50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Once sweet potatoes are done baking, slice them open lengthwise and gently mash the flesh.
- Fill each potato with the turkey mixture and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg