Heart-Healthy Avocado Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Introduction

This Heart-Healthy Avocado Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines tender sweet potatoes with a flavorful turkey chili, enriched with fresh avocado for creaminess. It’s a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 8 oz. ground white meat turkey
• 1 (14 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated, reduced fat (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Using a fork, pierce the sweet potatoes all over several times and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
2. Step 2: Bake the sweet potatoes until soft and fork tender, about 45 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking and stirring occasionally until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt.
5. Step 5: Add the ground turkey. Cook, stirring and breaking apart the meat, until no longer pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Stir in the petite diced tomatoes with juice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Step 7: Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the diced avocado.
8. Step 8: Slice each baked sweet potato lengthwise just until open, then fill with the turkey chili mixture.
9. Step 9: If desired, sprinkle with reduced-fat Cheddar cheese before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra spice, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the turkey chili.
• Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
• Top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt instead of cheese for added creaminess and protein.
• Make it vegetarian by substituting the turkey with cooked lentils or black beans.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet over low heat until warmed through. Avoid reheating the avocado mixed chili for too long to prevent the avocado from turning bitter; consider adding fresh avocado after reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this recipe in advance?

Yes, you can bake the sweet potatoes and prepare the turkey chili ahead of time. Store them separately and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness, especially of the avocado.

Can I use frozen sweet potatoes instead of fresh?

Fresh sweet potatoes are best for this recipe as they hold their shape and texture well. However, if using frozen cooked sweet potatoes, thaw and warm them before filling with the chili mixture.

Heart-Healthy Avocado Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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This heart-healthy recipe features roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with a flavorful turkey chili made with diced tomatoes, ground white meat turkey, and a creamy touch of fresh avocado. It’s a nutritious and delicious meal perfect for a comforting, wholesome dinner.

• Author: Dana
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 8 oz. ground white meat turkey
• 1 (14 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated, reduced fat (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork all over. Place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
2. Cook the Vegetables: While the potatoes bake, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Spice and Add Turkey: Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt. Add the ground white meat turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Simmer the Chili: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Finish the Filling: Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the diced avocado to add creaminess and nutrition.
6. Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes: Slice the baked sweet potatoes lengthwise just until they open up. Spoon the turkey chili mixture evenly into each sweet potato.
7. Optional Cheese Topping: If desired, sprinkle each stuffed potato with the reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese before serving.

Notes

• For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika to the turkey mixture.
• Top with grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese if you want a cheesy finish that’s still heart-healthy.
• Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal.
• Using ground white meat turkey keeps this recipe lean and heart-friendly.

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