High-Protein Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

1h
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Bake four large sweet potatoes at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
  2. 2Chop half a white onion and one red bell pepper.
  3. 3Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper in a hot skillet for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add two minced garlic cloves and sauté for one minute.
  5. 5Add one pound of lean ground turkey to the skillet.
  6. 6Once the turkey is browned, add a quarter cup of tomato paste and a quarter cup of chicken broth.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. 8Mix until everything is well combined.
  9. 9Slice open the baked sweet potatoes and add the turkey stuffing.
  10. 10Drizzle with Greek yogurt and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 0.5 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro

Equipment

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