A great way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner – substituting the turkey for chicken or any other free range bird will be just as good! This recipe is an easy lunch to do the night before, as you can simply bung the sweet potatoes in the oven to roast whilst you carry on enjoying your evening. When it’s done, whip it out of the oven, and the rest will take minimal effort to finish!
Refilled Sweet Potatoes with Turkey, Mango, and Lime
A simple and delicious way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner, this recipe combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the freshness of mango, lime, and coriander, and the savoury taste of turkey. Perfect for an easy and healthy lunch.
Servings: 2 Serves
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato or 2 small
- ½ cup shredded roasted turkey
- ¼ mango finely chopped
- 1 spring onion finely chopped
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4. Pop the sweet potatoes in the oven and leave to roast for around 45 minutes, depending on size. Remove, and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: When cooled slightly, but still soft, cut a slit across the sweet potatoes lengthways with a sharp knife, taking care not to break the rest of the skin. Scoop out the insides and transfer to a separate bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine the sweet potato with the mango, spring onion, lime juice, and coriander. Mash together, then add the shredded roast turkey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refill the Potatoes: Return the filling to the sweet potato skin.
- Serve: Look forward to a healthy lunch the next day where all you need is a spoon!
Notes
- Substitute turkey with chicken or any other leftover roasted bird.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and enjoyed the next day.
- For added flavour, consider adding a pinch of chilli flakes or smoked paprika.
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These refilled sweet potatoes were a game changer for my lunch prep! The combination of turkey, mango, and lime is so refreshing and perfect for a midday meal. I love how easy this recipe is to put together, especially since I can roast the sweet potatoes while doing other things. The flavours meld together beautifully, and it’s a great way to use up leftover turkey. Highly recommend!