When I’m cooking for myself, I prepare this potato with medium salsa, and it has a nice kick. Feel free to use mild or hot, as many of the contestants do.
When topping the potato with salsa, start with 1/3 cup of fresh salsa and drain the liquid from it. Note that the toppings won’t fit inside the potato — they’ll spill out over the top, making it even more decadent to eat!
South-of-the-Border Loaded Sweet Potato
A microwave sweet potato stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, salsa, and Greek yogurt — decadent without the mess of a skillet.
Ingredients
Method
- Using a fork, poke the potato 5 times on all sides and place it in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Cover loosely with a paper towel. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Carefully flip the potato (it will be very hot) and continue microwaving for 2 to 4 minutes longer, or until cooked and tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the turkey and seasoning. Place a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, lightly mist with the olive oil spray. Cook the turkey for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink, breaking it into bite-size chunks as you go.
- Cut an opening in the potato that stretches 1″ from each end and deep enough to open it completely without cutting it in half. Put it in a medium shallow bowl. Stuff the potato with the fresh salsa, then the turkey, then the green salsa. Top with the yogurt. Serve immediately.
Notes
Makes 1 serving.
Per serving: 342 calories, 35g protein, 47g carbohydrates (13g sugar), 2g fat, trace saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 8g fiber, 304mg sodium.
Reprinted from: The Biggest Loser Quick and Easy Cookbook by Devin Alexander © 2011 by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. The Biggest Loser (TM) and NBC Studios, Inc., and Reveille LLC. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc. Photo credit: Mitch Mandel.