Sweet Potato Boats | High-Protein Meal Prep
These flavorful, oven-baked sweet potato boats pack 25g+ of protein per serving using spiced ground turkey, black beans, and cheese. Customize with fresh toppings for a versatile, healthy meal ideal for fast prep and transport-friendly storage.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 75
- Total Time: 95
- Yield: 4 servings (2 sweet potatoes = 4 halves) 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total)
1 lb ground turkey (fresh or frozen)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro or green onions (optional)
Jalapeños or pickled vegetables (optional)
Greek yogurt (plant-based) or tahini (optional)
Avocado or guacamole (optional)
Lime juice or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Thoroughly rinse and dry 2 sweet potatoes
Pierce each sweet potato 4-5 times with a fork to release steam
Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake 45-60 minutes until tender (turn once during baking)
In a skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat, breaking into small pieces
Season turkey immediately with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper during browning (7-10 minutes)
Mix in rinsed black beans for 1-2 minutes to combine with turkey
Scoop flesh from sweet potato skins into skillet and gently fold into turkey mixture
Arrange sweet potato halves back on baking sheet
Top each with 1/8 cup cheese and remaining filling (approx. 2-3/4 cups total cheese)
Return to oven and cook 10 minutes to melt cheese
Add optional toppings like avocado, jalapeños, Greek yogurt, or lime juice before serving
Notes
For plant-based: substitute ground turkey with 1 cup cooked lentils or 1/2 cup mashed edamame
Use vegan cheese for a fully vegan version
Assemble toppings separately for freezing. Defrost and combine for ready-to-eat meal prep
Portion into airtight containers for individual meal components
Can be customized with black olives, pico de gallo, or roasted veggies
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato boat
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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