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Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

Delicious and nutritious sweet potatoes loaded with ground turkey, black beans, and cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large sweet potatoes These will be the base for the boats.
  • 1 pound ground turkey Can substitute with ground beef, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Can swap for chickpeas if desired.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or your choice.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil For cooking the turkey.
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream For serving.
  • avocado For serving.
  • green onions For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in black beans, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for a few more minutes.
  3. Once sweet potatoes are done, let cool slightly. Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create boats.
  4. Fill each half with the turkey and black bean mixture.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven until melted, about 5-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings as desired.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the turkey mixture. Skip the microwave for reheating; use the oven to keep them crispy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.