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baked sweet potato topped with turkey lentil chili, cheese, and sour cream

Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Chili is an incredibly nutrient-dense food that combines fiber-rich beans with protein-rich meat. However, fatty red meat, full-fat cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips (often accompanied by a chili dish) are not the healthiest side options. Enter this recipe! Lean ground turkey is the protein source of this dish with savory, fiber-rich lentils. They come together in a delicious tomatoey sauce, including some extra vegetables for bulk and flavor, before being spooned over a delicious baked sweet potato. This combination increases the nutrient content of this dish and creates a pairing that will keep you feeling satiated all evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sweet potatoes small
  • 2 TBSP olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 yellow onion small, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 8 oz canned tomato sauce low sodium
  • 3 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 8 oz ground turkey
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese reduced-fat

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Wash the sweet potatoes well and dry the skin. Prick the skin of each sweet potato with a knife and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until the sweet potato is tender and easily pierced with a knife. The longer the sweet potato bakes, the richer in flavor it becomes!
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 TBSP of olive oil, as well as the garlic, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and spices. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, allowing the meat to brown. Then add in the lentils, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, place one onto a plate, slicing it open and mashing its insides slightly. Scoop 1 cup of the chili mixture into the sweet potato boat and top with a few TBSP of shredded cheddar cheese. Add toppings like reduced-fat sour cream and green onions for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 11gSugar: 12g
Keyword chili, protein rich, starchy vegetable, sweet potato, turkey
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