Recipes Health Conditions High Blood Pressure Kale and Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potato By Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD facebook twitter linkedin Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is an intuitive eating registered dietitian with a master's in clinical nutrition. Learn about our editorial process Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD on March 15, 2017 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Review Board Richard Fogoros, MD Updated on September 20, 2019 Print Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD (44 ratings) Total Time: 55 min Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 45 min Servings: 2 Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 237 calories 3g fat 42g carbs 13g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 2 Amount per serving Calories 237 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 65mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 6g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 13g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 176mg 14% Iron 5mg 28% Potassium 1026mg 22% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Making your own lunch can help you save money and stay on track when it comes to eating healthy. You know exactly what goes into your food (more nutritious foods) and what stays out (sodium, extra preservatives, and saturated fat). This stuffed sweet potato is a great lunch option that provides vegetables, plant protein, and plenty of fiber to fill you up without weighing you down. It's also full of vitamins A, C, and K. It has no added salt and uses just a little bit of heart-healthy olive oil, so you can feel good about your lunch. Vegetarian sources of protein like lentils, are also very budget friendly and available in bulk. Ingredients 2 small sweet potatoes 1/4 cup dried lentils 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 large kale leaves, sliced into ribbons 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped black pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 400F. Rinse sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork in a few places. Wrap each potato in foil and bake about 30 minutes, or until tender. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and keep wrapped in foil until ready to serve. Meanwhile, prepare the lentils. Add lentils and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15-20 minutes or until lentils have absorbed all of the water. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Add garlic and kale and cook, stirring gently, until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. Add lentils and stir. Remove from heat. Remove sweet potatoes from foil and cut in half lengthwise, going only about halfway deep with your knife so that you aren't cutting all the way through the potato. Gently squeeze the two ends to open up the sweet potatoes. Fill the centers with kale and lentil mixture. Top with yogurt, parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper. Ingredient Variations and Substitutions You can use regular potatoes if you don’t like serving sweet potatoes. If you don’t have kale, use any kind of dark leafy greens, such as spinach, swiss chard, or mustard greens. For an extra protein boost, brown 1 ounce of ground chicken or turkey to add to this potato. Leave off the yogurt to make this a vegan meal. Cooking and Serving Tips Cook a batch of sweet potatoes and a pot of lentils on Sunday to keep in the refrigerator so you can make this meal and others in a snap during the week. This delicious stuffed sweet potato is also something you can make ahead of time. Prep and assemble more than one at a time for multiple healthy work lunches. That way, you always have time to eat a healthy lunch. Over time, skipping the $8+ sandwich and chips at lunch will not only save your wallet, but it will also keep you healthy! To add even more veggies, serve this potato with a side salad or a cup of vegetable soup. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit