Smoky Chipotle Turkey & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Tex-Mex flavors dominate Pinterest's trending protein bowls, but these stuffed sweet potatoes offer a fresh twist. Packed with 25g protein per serving, they combine smoky chipotle spiced turkey with fiber-rich black beans and melty cheese. Requires just 35 minutes start-to-finish with no fancy equipment!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork, bake directly on rack for 25 minutes until tender.
2. While potatoes bake, brown turkey in skillet over medium-high heat. Break into crumbles.
3. Add red onion and garlic to skillet. Sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in chipotle powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute to toast spices.
5. Fold in black beans and corn. Cook 3 minutes until heated through.
6. Slice baked sweet potatoes lengthwise without cutting through the bottom. Flush flesh with fork to create space.
7. Fill potatoes with turkey mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
8. Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and dollop of Greek yogurt.
10. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Chef's Note

For extra flavor, toss sweet potato insides with a squeeze of lime juice and pinch of chili powder before stuffing!

Make-Ahead Tips

Store unstuffed sweet potatoes and filling separately for up to 3 days. Assemble before reheating.

Substitutions

Ground chicken or beef work instead of turkey. Vegan? Use crumbled tempeh + nutritional yeast.