Stuffed Sweet Potatoes For One
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These single-serving stuffed sweet potatoes deliver a complete one-person dinner. You get protein from ground turkey, fiber from the sweet potato and spinach, and cozy winter flavor from the apple and aromatic herbs. Make a few extra sweet potatoes on the weekend and keep them in the fridge for fast meals during the week!
I love sweet potatoes for their convenience. I think of them as nature’s “fast food”. Once they are cooked, it takes just minutes to stuff them with whatever you like best, and they are great this way for a complete meal, or even for dessert if prepared correctly. Make these fast in the microwave or bake for extra caramelized sweetness. Either way, this is a delicious meal for one that can easily be multiplied for any number of people you happen to be feeding.
Quick Recipe Overview:
Roast or microwave 1 sweet potato. Sauté ground turkey with onion, garlic, apple, and herbs. Add spinach and walnuts, and drizzle with honey Dijon sauce.
What You’ll Need To Make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Extra virgin olive oil
Pinch kosher salt
Turkey filling
Extra virgin olive oil
Ground turkey
Onion – red or yellow
Garlic clove
Apple
Dried rosemary
Dried thyme
Smoked paprika
Salt
Ground black pepper
Frozen spinach
Walnuts
Maple Dijon drizzle
Honey
Dijon mustard
Apple cider vinegar
Salt
How To Make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Step-By-Step Instructions)
- Heat oven to 425°F or prep a microwave.
- Prick the sweet potato. Rub with oil and a pinch of salt.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes until very tender, or microwave 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
- Heat 1 tsp. oil in a small skillet. Brown turkey 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, apple, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Stir in spinach, and lastly the walnuts.
- Whisk honey, Dijon, vinegar, and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Split the baked sweet potato open, fluff with a fork if you like, mound on the turkey mixture, and drizzle the dressing over the top.
Recipe Variations & Substitutions
- No rosemary: Use ¼ tsp marjoram and ⅛ tsp thyme.
- Nut-free: Use 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds.
- More greens: Swap kale for spinach.
- Protein swap: Use ground chicken 1:1 with the same timing.
Make Ahead And Reheating For A Stuffed Sweet Potato
- Make ahead: Cook the filling up to 3 days ahead.
- Reheat: 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes while the potato cooks.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Choose similarly sized potatoes if making more than one potato.
- Dice the apple small so it blends into the filling well.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes for better flavor.
FAQs About These Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Can I meal prep stuffed sweet potatoes for one?
Yes. Roast two or three potatoes, chill whole, and reheat as needed. Keep the filling separate for the best texture.
How do I make vegetarian stuffed sweet potatoes?
Use ½ cup white beans plus ¼ cup cooked quinoa in place of turkey and keep the seasonings.
Can I add cheese?
Of course! Add a spoonful of your preferred cheese after stuffing and let it melt over the top. You can also add a spoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream. And, of course, either of those choices can be dairy-free via vegan options as well.
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes For One
Ingredients
Sweet Potato
- 1 medium sweet potato
- ½ tsp. oil
- 1 pinch salt
Filling
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 4 oz. ground turkey
- 2 tbsp. diced red onion
- 1 small garlic clove (pressed or minced)
- ¼ cup finely diced apple
- ¼ tsp. ground rosemary
- ¼ tsp. dried thyme
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ¾ cup frozen spinach (or 1½ cups fresh)
- 2 tbsp. chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 1 tsp. honey (or any sweetener you prefer)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F or use a microwave.
- Prick the sweet potato. Rub with oil and a pinch of salt. Bake 40 to 55 minutes until very tender, or microwave 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
- While the sweet potato cooks, heat 1 tsp oil in a small skillet. Brown turkey 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add onion and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, apple, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in spinach.
- Fold in walnuts.
- Whisk maple, Dijon, vinegar, and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Split the sweet potato, fluffing it with a fork if you like. But that's optional.
- Mound the turkey mixture over the sweet potato. Drizzle on the dressing.
- Top with a few fresh apple pieces for garnish (optional)
Notes
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