Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Turkey and Cranberries
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Turkey and Cranberries is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey and tangy dried cranberries. Perfect for cozy dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion where comfort food is needed, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Whip up this nutritious meal and impress your family and friends while nourishing their hearts and taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes, dry them, and poke holes in each.
- Roast the sweet potatoes directly on the rack or on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in dried cranberries and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Slice open roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise, fluff the flesh with a fork, and fill with the turkey-cranberry mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg