Description
Cajun Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a healthy and flavorful meal combining leftover turkey, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy Cajun sauce all served on a sweet potato base. Perfect for a quick, satisfying, and nutritious meal, it’s easily made Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, cooked whole in the microwave, oven, or crock pot
1 cup cooked/leftover turkey, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button, crimini, or baby bella)
½ cup mayo
¼ cup non-dairy milk (plain and unsweetened)
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
¼ cup scallions/green onions for garnish, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms: Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the turkey: Add the chopped turkey to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until warmed and slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Cut the cooked sweet potatoes in half and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Assemble: Top the sweet potatoes with the turkey, sautéed mushrooms, a drizzle of the creamy Cajun sauce, and garnish with fresh scallions.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to the creamy sauce for more heat.
- Non-dairy Options: Use plant-based mayo and milk for Paleo or Whole30 diets.
- Vegetable Substitutes: Swap mushrooms for vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Roasting Sweet Potatoes: For added flavor, roast sweet potatoes instead of microwaving or using a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
