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Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats for a Healthy Family Feast

Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats are a healthy and customizable meal option that’s packed with nutrition and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes can substitute with butternut squash
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey or ground chicken or a plant-based option
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed before use
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheese your favorite type or vegan cheese
  • Toppings (e.g., avocado, sour cream, green onions) customize based on preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), wash the sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 45-60 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, cook ground turkey for 7-10 minutes, stirring in selected spices.
  3. Reduce heat to low, stir in rinsed black beans, warm for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, cool for a few minutes, cut lengthwise, and fluff the insides.
  5. Fill each sweet potato half with the turkey and black bean mixture and sprinkle cheese on top.
  6. Return sweet potato boats to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. Customize each boat with desired toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

These Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats are a satisfying and delightful dish that family members of all ages will enjoy. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.

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