Loaded Sweet Potato
Lunch, DinnerLoaded with seasoned mince, vegetables and melted cheese, this indulgent sweet potato is a hearty and flavourful dish. The addition of chilli flakes also adds a nice kick!
Calories504kcal
Carbs65g
Protein30g
Fats14g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
The sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, which is needed to allow you to achieve your peak performance levels. The lean mince offers a high-protein content, crucial for muscle repair and maintenance post-exercise.
Health Benefits
The inclusion of peppers and cherry tomatoes adds essential vitamins and antioxidants, particularly vitamin C which aids in immune system support and iron absorption. The sweet potatoes bring vitamin A to the dish, which is an essential fat-soluble vitamin and is necessary for vision health, reproductive health and immune function. Additionally, the olive oil contributes heart-healthy fats, and the grated cheese provides calcium for bone strength.
Expert Tips
To boost protein content, try adding some greek yoghurt on top!
Equipment
- 1 Pan/Wok
- 1 Roasting tray
Ingredients
- 4 Sweet Potatoes
- 1 lb Lean Mince
- 1 Pepper
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes
- 80 g Grated Cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp Passata
- 4 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Granules
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
servings
Instructions
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half (lengthways).
- Lay them out on the roasting tray and drizzle over the olive oil.
- Roast in the oven at 200 degrees for 25 minutes, or until soft when poked with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, chop the pepper and cherry tomatoes.
- In the pan, cook the mince, peppers and tomatoes over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the passata, sweet chilli sauce, vinegar and seasonings while the mince & veg are cooking.
- Take the sweet potatoes out of the oven once they are baked.
- Load the 2 halves of the potatoes with the mince from the pan.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and let it melt for a minute, then enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 494gCalories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.9gTrans Fat: 0.26gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 1551mgFiber: 7gSugar: 28.6gVitamin A: 1730ugVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 4.4mg
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