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Southwest Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Crema Recipe

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These Southwest Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Crema are a flavorful and wholesome meal perfect for any night of the week. Roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with a spicy ground turkey, black bean, and corn mixture, topped with melted pepper jack cheese, and finished with a tangy and smoky chipotle lime crema. This recipe balances savory, smoky, and zesty flavors with a hearty vegetable base for a nutritious and satisfying dish.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 4 large sweet potatoes (about 10–12 ounces / 285–340g each), scrubbed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil (for brushing potatoes)

Turkey Filling

  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 (4-ounce / 113g) can mild diced green chiles, drained
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound (454g) lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) kosher salt
  • 1 (15-ounce / 425g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen roasted corn, thawed

Topping and Crema

  • 1 cup (112g) shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
  • ¼ cup (4g) chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep the potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the cut sides of the halved sweet potatoes evenly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Roast the potatoes: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the skins are deeply wrinkled and a fork easily pierces through the thickest part of the flesh without resistance.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: While the potatoes roast, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced green chiles and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute more until highly fragrant.
  4. Brown the turkey: Push the vegetables to the edges of the pan to clear the center. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, and kosher salt evenly over the meat. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring and crumbling the meat occasionally, until no pink remains and the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  5. Finish the filling: Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the rinsed black beans and the corn. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the beans and corn are heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Stuff and melt: Once the sweet potatoes are tender, carefully flip them cut-side up using tongs. Use a fork to lightly mash the center of each half, creating a shallow bowl. Spoon the warm turkey and bean filling generously over the top of each potato half, packing it down slightly. Sprinkle the pepper jack cheese evenly across the tops. Return the pan to the oven for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
  7. Drizzle and serve: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and adobo sauce until smooth. Drizzle the chipotle crema generously over the hot stuffed potatoes and finish with the chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with plant-based meat or extra beans and corn.
  • You can adjust the heat level by adding or omitting jalapeño seeds or selecting mild vs. hot diced green chiles.
  • Leftover stuffed potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
  • Use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a tangier and lower-fat crema.
  • Ensure the turkey is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southwestern American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/southwest-turkey-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-with-chipotle-crema-recipe/