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    Home » Entrees » Poultry Recipes

    Hoisin Turkey & Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Published: May 27, 2015 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 18 Comments

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    Ground turkey and broccoli, along with a scrumptious hoisin-based sauce top this stuffed sweet potato for a scrumptious, healthy and quick dinner!
    Hoisin Turkey and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes...Beyond delicious! 305 calories and 8 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    Hoisin Turkey and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes...Beyond delicious! 305 calories and 8 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe

    May and June may not be prime time for sweet potatoes, but this recipe appeared in my mind last week and I haven't been able to escape it. The hoisin, turkey and broccoli mix would be just as good over brown rice or quinoa, but I was craving a grain-free meal. That doesn't happen very often around here, so I took advantage of the craving when it hit.

    Hoisin Turkey and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes...Beyond delicious! 305 calories and 8 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    I chose to microwave the sweet potato because I was short on time the first time I made this. If you prefer to bake the potato, it should take about 45 minutes to cook in a 400 degree F oven. Be sure to pierce it several times with the tines of a fork before baking, and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy clean-up.

    Hoisin Turkey and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes...Beyond delicious! 305 calories and 8 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    The filling is no more difficult than browning some ground turkey meat with a little minced ginger, stir-frying some broccoli and whisking together a few common Asian ingredients to make a sauce. Even though the mashed sweet potato is only seasoned with a dash of five spice powder, it takes on the flavorful of the filling as the hoisin sauce soaks down into the potato. Scrumptious!

    Hoisin Turkey and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes...Beyond delicious! 305 calories and 8 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    This recipe is easily doubled, so no need to fret if you're cooking for the whole family.

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    Hoisin Turkey & Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Ground turkey and broccoli, along with a scrumptious hoisin-based sauce top this stuffed sweet potato for a scrumptious, healthy and quick dinner!
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: Poultry Recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sweet potato
    • 1 ½ teaspoons canola oil divided
    • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
    • ⅓ pound ground turkey
    • ¼ teaspoon five spice powder divided
    • ¾ cup small broccoli florets
    • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

    The Sauce:

    • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
    • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
    • ¼ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
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    Instructions

    • Pierce the sweet potato all over with the tines of a fork. Cook on HIGH in the microwave until tender when pierced with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    • Let the potato cool for several minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Cut in half lengthwise.
    • Carefully scoop out the flesh of the potato and place in a medium-sized bowl. Reserve the skins.
    • With the back of a fork, mash the potato flesh until most lumps are gone and stir in ⅛ teaspoon 5-spice powder. Scoop the mashed flesh into the potato skins.
    • Heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat.
    • Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    • Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through. Stir in the remaining ⅛ teaspoon of the 5-spice powder. Transfer the ground turkey to a bowl lined with paper towel.
    • Heat ½ teaspoon canola oil in the skillet and add the broccoli. Cook until the broccoli is just tender, about 2 minutes.
    • Add the ground turkey back to the skillet, along with the sauce. Cook until heated, about 1 minute.
    • Spoon the turkey mixture onto the sweet potatoes. Garnish with sesame seeds.

    The Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 8 (Points+), 6 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1stuffed half | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 839mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9435IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.8mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      Comments

      1. Misty S

        January 25, 2017 at 10:48 am

        Tripled this recipe to freeze for lunches - absolutely delicious! Will definitely be a staple for lunch!

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      2. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom

        May 29, 2015 at 8:31 am

        I love that you stuffed the sweet potato with the delicious filling. It sounds amazing!

        Reply
      3. Nutmeg Nanny

        May 29, 2015 at 7:31 am

        This is such a flavor packed and delicious looking dinner. I'm a total "heat my potatoes in the microwave" kind of girl too. Ain't nobody got time for heating up a potato in the oven..haha.

        Reply
      4. Lora @cakeduchess

        May 29, 2015 at 4:16 am

        I'm always interested in eating sweet potatoes. This is so different and so tempting and I can't wait to try it out. That 2nd photo is really pretty the way you stylized it and love the lighting, Dara.

        Reply
      5. Martha @ A Family Feast

        May 28, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        This looks delicious! I have a jar of long neglected 5-spice powder in my cabinet...I'm going to dig it out and try this recipe very soon! I think my whole family will love it!

        Reply
      6. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

        May 28, 2015 at 11:18 am

        I guess this is kind of weird but I've never had a sweet potato skin! I always peel them. I'll have to try these!

        Reply
      7. Heather | girlichef

        May 28, 2015 at 9:18 am

        This sounds delicious, and I think the sweet potato is the perfect base (no matter the time of year).

        Reply
      8. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        May 28, 2015 at 8:05 am

        My husband is the one that introduced me to sweet potatoes and I've loved them ever since! Stuffed potatoes are so good and I'm always looking for new ideas for them!

        Reply
      9. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen

        May 28, 2015 at 7:53 am

        Oh Gosh I LOVE this recipe because I am a big fun of stuffing sweet potatoes!!! It is definitely recipe! Have to try this recipe soon!

        Reply
      10. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

        May 28, 2015 at 7:37 am

        Dara, these are brilliant. Love that you've added all the Asian flavors to these stuffed sweet potatoes. I can't wait to try these!

        Reply
      11. christine

        May 28, 2015 at 6:15 am

        I love these flavors. I never would have thought to serve that mixture over anything but rice or noodles. Truly outside the box. Love it.

        Reply
      12. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

        May 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm

        Dara, I love this recipe! What a great idea!!!

        Reply
      13. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom

        May 27, 2015 at 2:07 pm

        I know the feeling once inspiration hits and you MUST make a recipe, love when that happens! This looks like it did not disappoint!

        Reply
      14. The Food Hunter

        May 27, 2015 at 1:06 pm

        What a great idea. I never think to stuff my potatoes

        Reply
      15. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

        May 27, 2015 at 12:09 pm

        We love stuffing sweet potatoes!!! My boys will eat anything in a potato - haha.

        Reply
      16. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

        May 27, 2015 at 11:43 am

        What a great idea! I eat sweet potatoes all year 'round so this is perfect.

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      17. Ali

        May 27, 2015 at 9:22 am

        This looks delicious! Anything we hoisin sauce is amazing in my book!

        Reply
      18. Paula-bell'alimento

        May 27, 2015 at 6:42 am

        Dara I'm loving all the flavors here and I really adore that you used sweet potatoes!

        Reply

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