Missy's Pad: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

So it's officially been way over a year since I've posted a recipe!!! Life as a Mom/photographer/dance teacher has surely taken up most of my time. I most certainly can't be the most busy of people so I promised (myself) to try and post a recipe at least once every 2 weeks. Most of the food I make is relatively easy, quick and for the most part somewhat healthy. As always I still stick to organic, non-GMO and mostly no processed foods. Since you all are probably just as busy as I am, I hope these recipes can help inspire something relatively easy and new for dinner/snack/dessert/breakfa…..oh, you get the idea!

This recipe is so easy and I think the most difficult part is to remember to put your potatoes in the oven to bake (or you could always microwave if you are short on time). My kids, especially my daughter, loved this. My son ate mostly just sweet potato but hey, he ate a vegetable. Win!!!

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes (Trader Joe's sells them in a large bag for not much $ at all)
1 large yellow or white onion
1/2 cup frozen spinach
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, if you like heat
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
kosher salt to taste
fresh group pepper to taste
1 lb ground turkey
1 can black beans
2 tablespoons ketchup (I was always a Heinz girl but Trader Joe's had theeee best organic ketchup. Also, Trader Joe's should pay me for free advertising!!! I use so many of their products and am happy to share that!)
2 tablespoons favorite BBQ sauce (try to go natural here)
Favorite shredded cheese to top

Like I mentioned, don't forget to do this part! Can take up to an hour so if you are oven baking them, time accordingly. If microwaving wait until you have made the stuffing mixture.

Start by chopping your onion however you chop it. Throw it in a pan over a medium flame. Top with a little butter or coconut oil, spices and salt and let get nice a soft. Remove from the pan and set aside.

If you'd like, now is a good time for one of these…

Next, throw your ground turkey in the pan and add another little pinch of salt. I always, ALWAYS season every time I add something. Cook until crumbly. Throw in 1/2 cup frozen spinach, still frozen, right from the package. Told you this was pretty easy.

Your gonna throw these in. Do it. Adds protein and good fiber and I just so happen to love beans. Make sure you drain these of their liquid.

My son while he's waiting for dinner. Always need to be busy with something!!!

After mixing in the beans. Toss in your cooked onions.

Add your ketchup and BBQ sauce and stir. Let cook for a minute or 2 longer and your stuffing is ready. This makes a lot and I plan on using leftovers for tomorrows dinner. Keep in mind you can always half a recipe if you don't need to feed too many mouths.