Craving a hearty, but healthy lunch? Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will fill you up and keep you full of energy all afternoon. {gluten free, paleo, whole30}
Do you love sweet potatoes as much as I do? I have been obsessed with them lately in Paleo Quiche Cups, sheet pan dinners, chili and salads. They are so sweet and delicious and go well with so many different flavors.
Sweet potatoes are full of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and have anti-inflammatory properties. I like them because they help regulate blood sugar and they keep me full. They are perfect for weekly meal prep. Bake a bunch of them on Sunday and stuff them full of leftovers all week. Add greens like spinach, kale or mustard. Use proteins like sausage, chicken, steak or pulled pork. Top with a sprinkle of parmesan or feta if you so choose.
If you are following the paleo or whole30 diet make sure your sausage is approved. Try Aidell's Chicken Apple Sausage, Applegate Farms and Niman Ranch.
Looking for more stuffed sweet potato recipes? Try these...
- Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Minimalist Baker
- Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Paleo Leap
- Zucchini and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Real Simple
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Against All Grain
- Vegetarian Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Ambitious Kitchen
Go stuff yourself. You'll be glad you did.
Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 baked sweet potato
- 2 sausage links paleo approved if necessary, sliced
- 1 cup greens spinach, kale or mustard greens
- olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.
- Saute sausage for about 5 minutes or until you get some browning on each side.
- Add spinach and stir for a minute or two until spinach begins to wilt.
- Cut slits in sweet potatoes and fill with sausage and spinach.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
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Karen Kelly
Karen Kelly is a nationally syndicated food and travel writer, founder of Seasonal Cravings, and co-founder of The Roam Report. She develops approachable seasonal recipes and covers travel and lifestyle trends. Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Yahoo, Taste of Home, Apple News, NBC, FOX, and other national and regional publications.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I love sweet potatoes too! Especially when they are stuffed with sausage and greens. Yum.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Elaine!
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold says
Growing up, stuffed potatoes were one of my favorite meals. As an adult, I always seem to forget about them. This however, has me drooling and wishing I could make this right this moment! Can't wait to dive in!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Mackenzie!
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
I love sweet potatoes too Karen! And sausage, so this recipe is perfect for me! So hearty!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
Thanks Mary Ann!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
I agree Karly... not sure I could ever be vegan!
Karly says
How does it get better than a stuffed baked potato? Stuffing a SWEET POTATO with straight up meat! I love this recipe- hearty and delicious!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I definitely love sweet potatoes too, Karen! And these sausage stuffed bad boys look delicious! So smart to bake off a bunch of potatoes and use them as a vessel for leftovers!! I can't wait to try these!! Cheers, friend!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
This is a great idea! I love adding the meat to it because it adds a whole new layer of protein and flavor to this. Yum!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Shelby!
Cindy says
Love the look for these. A meal packed in one. Love the combination of sweet with sausage - perfecto!