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A delicious plate of Sweet Potato Boats with Ground Turkey and Black Beans

Sweet Potato Boats with Ground Turkey and Black Beans

Delicious and hearty sweet potato boats filled with ground turkey, black beans, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a nutritious dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 450 g ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 100 g shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste
  • 1 serving Toppings of your choice sour cream, green onions, avocado, etc.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat, seasoning with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, until completely browned—about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the black beans and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out a little of the flesh to create a boat.
  6. Fill each sweet potato half with the turkey and black bean mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  7. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes to melt the cheese and bring everything together.
  8. Serve hot, adding your favorite toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize your toppings based on your preference. These boats are great for meal prep too!