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Red Pepper & Canned Salmon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Red Pepper & Canned Salmon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Delight

A delightful dish of Red Pepper & Canned Salmon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, perfect for a nutritious and quick family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 stuffed potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with regular potatoes if necessary.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Canned Red or Pink Salmon Use tuna as a substitution.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or green bell peppers.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika for less smokiness.
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder Use minced onion if fresh is available.
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Adjust to taste, opt for kosher salt.
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Adjust based on preference.
  • 0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Use sour cream or dairy-free yogurt as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice works well as an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional, can be replaced with cilantro.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats up.
  2. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add diced red bell pepper and minced garlic, sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed peppers with the flaked canned salmon and other filling ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Allow the roasted sweet potatoes to cool, then cut a lengthwise slit and fluff the insides with a fork.
  6. Spoon the creamy salmon mixture into each fluffed sweet potato. Optionally garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed potatoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped sweet potatoes for up to 2 months.

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