Description
Enjoy these delicious Whole30 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a perfect clean-eating dinner that’s both satisfying and flavorful. This recipe is designed for those following Paleo and Whole30 lifestyles, offering a comforting and compliant meal that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground chicken or turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro.
- Once the sweet potatoes are tender, carefully slice them lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the sweet potatoes.
- Serve immediately with your favorite optional toppings.
Notes
- Ensure your diced tomatoes do not contain any added sugar or non-compliant ingredients.
- Adjust the spices to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (will vary based on ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g (natural sugars from sweet potato and tomatoes)
- Sodium: Approximately 400-600mg (will vary based on added salt and canned goods)
- Fat: Approximately 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g
- Fiber: Approximately 10-15g
- Protein: Approximately 25-35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-120mg