High-Protein Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These High-Protein Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty and nutritious option for your weekly meal prep. Each sweet potato is loaded with lean ground turkey, bell pepper, onions, and a savory tomato-based sauce, then topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt. This dish brings comfort food vibes with none of the guilt—offering 36g of protein and only 390 calories per serving. It’s balanced, satisfying, and perfect for anyone looking to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Top with fresh parsley or cilantro for a burst of freshness.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 stuffed sweet potatoes

Calories: 467 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 - sweet potatoes
1 pound - lean ground turkey
½ - onion
1 - red bell pepper
1 tablespoon - olive oil
2 cloves - garlic
¼ cup - low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup - tomato paste
1 teaspoon - smoked paprika
1 teaspoon - chili powder
½ teaspoon - ground cumin
½ teaspoon - salt
¼ teaspoon - black pepper
½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon - fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in sweet potatoes and bake directly on the oven rack for 40–45 minutes until tender.
While sweet potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté until soft, then stir in garlic and cook 1–2 more minutes.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through.
Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Slice open each baked sweet potato and gently mash the insides.
Fill each with the turkey mixture, then top with Greek yogurt and garnish with parsley or cilantro.