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Sweet Potato Boats with Ground Turkey and Black Beans

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and healthy stuffed sweet potato recipe featuring ground turkey and black beans, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes

Ground Turkey

  • 1 pound ground turkey

Black Beans

  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

Shredded Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Toppings

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • While baking, cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until browned (7-10 minutes). Add black beans and heat through (2-3 minutes).
  • Once sweet potatoes are cooked, slice in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create a boat. Fill each with turkey and black bean mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
  • Place stuffed sweet potatoes back in the oven for 10 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can customize toppings like sour cream, green onions, or avocado for added flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Black Beans, Ground Turkey, sweet potato