High Protein Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes filled with seasoned ground turkey and topped with salsa and Greek yogurt for an easy, protein-rich taco-inspired dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 55 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 cup water

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Scrub the sweet potatoes, pat them dry, and prick each several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 to 55 minutes, until a knife slides easily into the centers. (about 50 min) — 425°F
3. While the potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. (about 6 min) — Medium-high heat
4. Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and water. Simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the turkey reaches 165°F, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Simmer
5. Cut a slit lengthwise in each baked sweet potato and gently open it. Divide the turkey among the potatoes, then top with salsa and Greek yogurt. (about 3 min)