Description
A comforting and nourishing meal built around roasted sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful, protein-rich mixture and finished with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
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4 medium sweet potatoes (about 200 g / 7 oz each)
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1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
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½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
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½ teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
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450 g (1 lb) lean ground chicken or ground turkey
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1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
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1 small onion, diced (100 g / 3.5 oz)
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2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin (2 g)
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½ teaspoon chili powder (1 g)
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1 cup cooked black beans (170 g / 6 oz)
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1 cup corn kernels (150 g / 5 oz)
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1 cup diced bell peppers (150 g / 5 oz)
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½ cup chopped spinach (15 g)
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½ cup shredded low-fat cheese (60 g / 2 oz)
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120 g)
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions (10 g)
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro (8 g)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pierce sweet potatoes, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 45–50 minutes until tender.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion until soft, add garlic, then brown ground chicken or turkey.
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Stir in spices, beans, corn, bell peppers, and spinach. Cook until heated through.
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Slice roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of flesh. Mix the flesh into the protein filling.
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Fill sweet potato boats with the mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 10 minutes until melted.
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Finish with Greek yogurt, green onions, and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
These sweet potato boats are ideal for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables or spices based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes