Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers

These Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers are a nutrient-dense, protein-rich meal made with whole ingredients. They’re naturally gluteen-free, easy to customize for paleo eaters, and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Stuffed Pepper Recipe Details

• Yields: 4 servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cups grass-fed ground turkey

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup onion, diced

• 1⅔ cups sweet potatoes, diced

• ½ cup homemade tomato sauce

• Crushed red pepper, to taste (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 large bell peppers, halved and seeded

• Feta cheese, for garnish (omit for paleo-friendly option)

• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

How to Make Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add ground turkey and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat until fully cooked and no longer pink.

4. Stir in diced onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.

5. Add sweet potatoes, cover the skillet, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Stir occasionally.

6. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed red pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. If needed, add a small amount of olive oil or water to help the sweet potatoes cook evenly.

7. Arrange bell pepper halves in a lightly greased baking dish, cut side facing up.

8. Spoon the turkey and sweet potato mixture evenly into each pepper.

9. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until peppers are tender.

10. Remove from oven and garnish with feta cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Why This Is a Healthy Option

• High in lean protein to support muscle and metabolism

• Rich in fiber and complex carbs from sweet potatoes

• Uses healthy fats from olive oil

• Naturally gluten-free and easily made paleo-friendly

Nutrition Information

Per serving (¼ of recipe):

• Calories: 324

• Fat: 13.9 g

• Saturated Fat: 4.4 g

• Cholesterol: 88 mg

• Sodium: 529 mg

• Carbohydrates: 25.6 g

• Fiber: 4.4 g

• Sugar: 10.7 g

• Protein: 26.3 g