Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato per person
- 1/4 lb protein of choice per person (ground beef or turkey, shredded chicken or pork, beans, etc.)
- 1/2 cup of vegetables per person (onions, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, etc.)
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Other seasonings to your liking
- Shredded cheese, optional
Instructions:
- Cook sweet potato. Roast: 400 degree oven, wrapped in foil for 45-55 minutes until you can easily pierce through the potato. To microwave: pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 5-7 minutes until potato is tender.
- In a skillet, heat oil. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Remove from skillet.
- Add protein to now-empty skillet and cook or warm thoroughly. Add seasonings.
- Slice each potato down the middle, push ends to open. Load vegetables and protein onto potato. Top with shredded cheese if desired.