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