NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 medium sweet potato

5.5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Scrub the sweet potato clean, prick it several times with a fork, and rub the skin with the olive oil.

• 3

  Place the sweet potato on the baking sheet and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until it is tender when pierced with a knife.

• 4

  While the potato is roasting, finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic clove.

• 5

  Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and onion, breaking the meat apart with a spatula.

• 6

  Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for the last 60 seconds of cooking.

• 7

  Season the beef mixture with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, stirring well to combine.

• 8

  Once the sweet potato is finished, slice it down the center lengthwise and gently fluff the orange flesh with a fork.

• 9

  Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into the center of the potato and top with a cold dollop of cottage cheese.

• 10

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while the potato is hot.