Stuffed Sweet Potato with Ground Turkey & Avocado
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound 99%-lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 4 tablespoons nonfat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prick scrubbed sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast until very tender and a fork easily pierces to the center, about 60 minutes.
- Let stand until cool enough to handle but still warm, about 15 minutes (you can also do this with microwave potatoes)
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound ground turkey, 1 tablespoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon oregano.
- Cook, breaking the turkey into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in ¼ cup broth; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and glossy, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Slice each warm sweet potato open lengthwise, leaving about ½ inch intact at each end.
- Gently press the ends to open the centers.
- Sprinkle the centers with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Divide the turkey mixture among the potatoes (about ⅔ cup each).
- Top with avocado slices. Dollop each with 1 tablespoon yogurt, if desired.