Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Turkey and Cranberries
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Turkey and Cranberries is a delightful, cozy dish that marries the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey and tart cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or satisfying weeknight dinners, this recipe offers vibrant colors and rich flavors in every bite, making it a wholesome choice for any occasion.
- 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 800g)
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
- 1 cup dried cranberries (150g)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke holes in each sweet potato with a fork and roast on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and celery; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and spices; cook until browned (around 7 minutes).
- Stir in cranberries; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, slice them lengthwise to create a pocket, and stuff with the turkey mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg