Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats
Delicious and nutritious sweet potato boats filled with ground turkey and black beans, loaded with protein and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create boats.
- Brush the sweet potato halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place them skin-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 30-35 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned.
- Add the black beans, chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and fill each boat with the turkey and black bean mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Ideal for meal prep and perfect for serving at family dinners. You can substitute ground turkey with other proteins like chicken or beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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