Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes
This Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes delivers 34g protein and 514 calories per serving—a balanced carb-and-protein combination for post-workout nutrition. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, timing recovery meals without extended kitchen sessions. Designed for lifters refueling after strength work while maintaining controlled calorie intake.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(227g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Tomato Paste(85g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •1 cup water ($0.00)
- •1/2 tsp Salt ($0.02)
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only(340g)
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Cheddar Cheese(120g)
- •Cilantro or green onions for garnish ($0.25)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash the sweet potatoes well, then prick the skins several times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, or until soft and oozing from the fork holes.
- 2While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the small batch of chili. Add the ground turkey and olive oil to a large pot. Sauté the turkey over medium heat. While the turkey is cooking, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- 3Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and water. Stir to combine. Allow the chili to come up to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the sweet potatoes have finished baking, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp).
- 4Once the sweet potatoes are finished baking, carefully slice each one open lengthwise and slightly mash the insides. Spoon about 3/4 cup chili over each potato, then top with 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar. Return the potatoes to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Top with cilantro or sliced green onions just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
514
calories
34g
protein
18g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Saturated fat
- 6.7g
- Sodium
- 736 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.0g
4 servings per batch · ~445g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes have per serving?
Each serving provides 34g of protein and 514 calories with 18g fat and 60g carbs. The macro distribution favors carbohydrates, supporting glycogen replenishment alongside moderate protein.
How long does Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-cooks 4 servings on the stovetop in one session. The combination of chili and sweet potatoes makes for calorie-dense portions, so 4 servings covers fewer total meal preps than smaller recipes.
Is Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes good for muscle gain?
At 34g protein and 60g carbs per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with post-workout carbs and adequate protein for recovery. The sweet potato base adds micronutrients and sustained carbohydrate energy for training sessions.
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