Super Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!



I am on a sweet potato roll, YOU GUYS!  I love the benefits of sweet potatoes, but have struggled eating them because I don't really like them, hahaha!  I have been on a MISSION to find recipes that I love and it's been pretty stinkin' awesome!  Turns out there is a lot of info out in the interwebs :P

 



 

Super Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 

 

Ingredients:

3 Sweet Potatoes, cut in half

1 lb. Ground Turkey

2 c. Yellow & Orange Peppers, chopped finely

2 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Chipotle Seasoning

1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Garlic Seasoning

1/3 c. Shredded Cheddar

1 tbsp. Coconut Oil

 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

 

Place Sweet Potatoes on baking sheet FACE DOWN and bake for 25 minutes.

 

While the Sweet Potatoes cook, heat a skillet with 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil on Medium Heat; cook Peppers with Garlic and Chipotle.  Add Ground Turkey and cook until no longer pink. (tip: if you have kids, just reserve some of this in a separate pan BEFORE you add the Chipotle.  Mine don't do spicy!)

 

When the Sweet Potatoes are done, pull them out and scoop the inside of each half with a spoon.  If it doesn't EASILY scoop out, put it back in the oven for a few minutes until it does.  Add the Sweet Potato 'insides' to your skillet with ALL the other stuff and mix it well.

 

Stuff those Sweet Potato skins with the filling, top with your Shredded Cheese and throw those bad boys in the oven on 'Broil' setting for 5 minutes.

 

ENJOY!

 

[ the verdict: Emmy tore it up, Ethan wouldn't touch it, and Stevie (after complaining) tried it and said "that's not bad, mom."  My husband LOVED them and I was totally impressed with myself :P]



 

 

 



The Easiest Sweet Potato Fries In All The Land.

So, you guys know my deal...I do NOT like sweet potatoes.  I just don't know why it's even called a potato and that really bothers me.

BUT, I also know that sweet potatoes are the BEST carb out there, so I on a mission to come up with ways I enjoy it while please at least 2 other people in my family (let's face it, pleasing them all is an impossible feat).

We can OFFICIALLY add Sweet Potato Fries to the list and they couldn't be easier to make.

 

 

The Easiest Sweet Potato Fries In All the Land

 

2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into strips

1 tbsp. Coconut Oil, melted

2 tbsps. Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning (or really any seasoning you like)

 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 

 

Mix Coconut Oil and Seasoning in a large bowl.  Add the Sweet Potatoes and mix with your hands coating each potato.

 

Lay out on a flat baking sheet in one layer and bake for 20-25 minutes.

 

Because I like mine a little charred/crisp, I then broiled my potatoes for 3 minutes to give them a little extra texture.

 

BONUS POINTS if you have 'Chups Fruit Ketchup.  My husband and I are OBSESSED with the Spicy Pineapple and could basically drink it if that was okay.  Plus, it's called 'fruit ketchup' which is pretty much my favorite part.

 

Still taking suggestions for Sweet Potato recipes, so if you have one, find me on Facebook and tell me about it!