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Creamy Baked Turkey-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes on a serving dish with sour cream on top.
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Creamy Baked Turkey-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A low-point twice baked sweet potato recipe with ground turkey.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Baked Turkey-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes approximately 520 g
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 ml
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped (150 g)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey 450 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste 30 g
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced (120 g)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 60 g

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, pat them dry, and pierce them a few times with a fork. Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Once the turkey is fully cooked (no longer pink), mix in the diced red bell pepper and tomato paste. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, carefully slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer to help the skins maintain their shape. Transfer the scooped flesh to a bowl and mash it lightly with a fork. Mix the mashed sweet potato into the turkey filling for added flavor and texture.
  • Place the hollowed-out sweet potato halves on the baking sheet. Divide the turkey mixture evenly among the sweet potato skins, pressing it gently into each one.
  • Top each stuffed sweet potato with shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly
  • Remove the stuffed sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a minute before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or chives if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

2 WW Points per serving. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 341g | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 8.2g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2.2mg