Heart-Healthy Avocado Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Introduction

This heart-healthy avocado turkey chili stuffed sweet potatoes recipe is a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for any night. Packed with lean protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s both satisfying and good for you. Enjoy a flavorful twist on classic chili served inside tender, roasted sweet potatoes.

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 reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce each sweet potato all over several times with a fork, then place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
2. Step 2: Bake the sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes, or until they are soft and fork-tender.
3. Step 3: While the potatoes bake, heat 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 minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a spoon until no longer pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Step 7: Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the diced avocado.
8. Step 8: Slice the baked sweet potatoes lengthwise just enough to open them and fill each with the turkey chili mixture.
9. Step 9: If desired, sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed potato before serving.

Tips & Variations

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

Storage

Store leftover stuffed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. The avocado may brown slightly upon reheating, so it’s best to add fresh avocado when serving leftovers if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the sweet potatoes and prepare the turkey chili in advance. Store them separately and assemble the stuffed potatoes just before serving to keep the avocado fresh.

Is this recipe suitable for freezing?

You can freeze the turkey chili mixture, but it’s not recommended to freeze the stuffed sweet potatoes as the texture may become soggy upon thawing. Reheat the chili and freshly bake or microwave the sweet potatoes when ready to serve.

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 avocado turkey chili mixture. Combining lean ground turkey with fresh vegetables, spices, and creamy avocado, it’s a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.

• Author: Dana
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 65 minutes
• Total Time: 80 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes

Turkey Chili Mixture

• 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

Avocado & Topping

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated, reduced fat (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat and bake sweet potatoes: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Using a fork, pierce the sweet potatoes several times all over. Place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until soft and fork-tender.
2. Prepare the turkey chili base: While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt.
3. Cook the ground turkey: Add the ground white meat turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Then stir in the petite diced tomatoes with juice.
4. Simmer the chili mixture: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the turkey chili cook for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Combine avocado with chili and assemble: Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the diced avocado. Slice each baked sweet potato lengthwise just enough to open them. Fill the cavities of the sweet potatoes evenly with the turkey chili mixture.
6. Add optional cheese topping: If desired, sprinkle reduced-fat Cheddar cheese over the stuffed sweet potatoes as a finishing touch before serving.

Notes

• Top with reduced-fat Cheddar cheese if preferred for added flavor.
• Ensure sweet potatoes are thoroughly pierced to avoid bursting during baking.
• Cook turkey thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
• For spicier chili, consider adding a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper during seasoning.

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