Name: Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes- cut in half lengthwise, skin on; salt to coat the sweet potatoes *see notes; 1 large shallot, diced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped; 1 pound ground turkey (or sub ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, vegan substitute such as: Beyond Beef or Impossible Beef); 3 tablespoons gochujang chili paste (adjust to taste, gochujang can vary in spice levels); 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce- low sodium preferred; 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 green onions, finely sliced; Garnish (optional) -roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, sriracha or chili crisp.

Ingredients

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3 medium sweet potatoes- cut in half lengthwise, skin on
salt to coat the sweet potatoes *see notes
1 large shallot, diced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey (or sub ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, vegan substitute such as: Beyond Beef or Impossible Beef)
3 tablespoons gochujang chili paste (adjust to taste, gochujang can vary in spice levels)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce- low sodium preferred
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, finely sliced
Garnish (optional) -roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, sriracha or chili crisp.

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Brush or spray olive oil on both sides of the sweet potatoes, placing them cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Rub the skin with salt and roast for 20-30 minutes or until fork-tender.
In a large skillet, sauté shallots, garlic, and ginger in avocado oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, until just cooked through and no longer pink. Stir in gochujang paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary before adding green onions.
Once sweet potatoes are tender, flip them right side up, season the flesh with salt and pepper, and fluff a bit with a fork. For extra richness, add a pat of butter and top with generous scoops of the turkey filling.
Garnish with more scallions, cilantro, and optional roasted peanuts or sesame seeds. Drizzle with chili crisp or sriracha for extra heat.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your preferred spice level.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
These sweet potatoes can be prepared in advance and reheated.

Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Baking, Sautéing
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sweet potato half
Calories: 480
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 100mg