I bought the most beautiful sweet potatoes, well actually “yams” at the Farmer’s Market. I had some fresh hot turkey sausage from the market I went to on Saturday and those two were a match made in dinner heaven. I added a few veggies and beans and we had one of the tastiest dinners that was super easy to make. What more can you ask for?
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Turkey Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Sweet potatoes get a savory makeover with turkey sausage, beans, and kale. A hearty, healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 sweet potatoes (5 sweet potatoes) sweet potatoes
- 5 turkey sausage links (5 turkey sausage links) turkey sausage links
- 1 can (237 ml) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 red bell pepper (1 red bell pepper) red bell pepper
- 2 cups (473 ml) kale leaves (2 cups) kale leaves
- Low fat cheddar or whatever cheese you wish to use
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F (204°C) for 45 minutes, or until fork-tender. Let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Slice the sweet potatoes and scrape out some of the inner flesh.
- Place a saute pan over medium heat with olive oil.
- Add turkey sausage to the hot pan and break it up with a spatula; cook until no longer pink.
- Add kale, red pepper, and beans; cook until the kale wilts.
- Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture into the sweet potatoes.
- Place the stuffed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and top with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- For easier cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Substitute Italian sausage for turkey sausage for a richer flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prep the sweet potatoes for stuffing?
Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and bake at 400F for about 45 minutes until tender. Once cool enough to handle, slice them open and scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the turkey sausage filling.
Can I use a different type of sausage?
Chicken sausage or Italian pork sausage both work as substitutes. Turkey sausage keeps things lighter, but any ground sausage with good seasoning will pair well with the sweet potato. 
Can these stuffed sweet potatoes be made ahead?
Bake the sweet potatoes and prepare the filling a day in advance, then assemble and reheat at 375F for about 15 minutes. This makes them a practical option for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
These are delicious! How many calories are in each stuffed potato?