High Protein Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes w/ Turkey – LOW CAL
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (~12 oz)
- 10 oz ground turkey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ cup onion minced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups kale shredded
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced
- ½ medium avocado sliced
Instructions
- COOK the sweet potato in the Instant Pot on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- REMOVE from the Instant Pot and allow to cool slightly.
- PREHEAT oven to 400°F and a large pan over medium heat.
- ADD the ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the turkey is cooked through and the onions/peppers are softened.
- WHILE the turkey cooks, slice the sweet potato in half, scoop out about ¾ of the inside, and dice.
- SEASON with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and oregano then add the kale and diced sweet potato. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the kale has wilted.
- STUFF the mixture into the sweet potato shells and bake for 12 minutes.
- REMOVE from the oven, top each half with half a sliced avocado, and garnish with cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 9g | Net Carbs: 28g