My Feel Good Lunch!!! Ground Turkey Stuffed Potatoes with Roasted Vegetables

This is a healthier version to a Twice Baked Potato, A few simple ingredients makes this so tasty and delicious. Having the protein stuffed into the potato, reduces the urge to have a large amount of meat on your plate and with the addition of Flax seeds, you get a higher fiber content. Accompanying the potato with a side of Roasted veggies makes you feel even better about your meal. Seeing vegetables on your plate lets you know that you're about to eat something healthy. Sometimes vegetables can be a bit boring and bland tasting, I wanted my veggies to be full of flavor .
This meal also makes for a great meal prep. I usually make about 3-4 stuffed potatoes and 3 servings of vegetables. Place the potatoes in individual containers with a serving of the veggies and place in the fridge. When ready to use,just warm them up in the microwave.





Ingredients:

4 Large Baking Potatoes
1/2 cup cooked Ground Turkey ( Recipe down below in Notes.)
2-3 tbsp Flax Seeds
1 tsp Hot Sauce (plus more if you like it spicy)
1 1/2 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh Parsley
 Plain yogurt to garnish

Roasted Vegetables:
1 1/2 cups chunky mixed vegetables ( frozen or fresh)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning


Method:

Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees.
Wrap each potato in foil, place on a baking sheet and bake for 2 hrs.
After 2 hrs remove from the oven, cut a slit in each potato and set aside to cool.
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the vegetables. Tossed to ensure that all the veggies are coated with oil and seasoning. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 15-20 mins at 400 degrees.
Once the potatoes have cooled off, gently scoop the insides into a bowl, trying not to damage the skins (because we're gonna place the potato mixture back into the skin. Mash the potatoes until smooth and add the remaining seasoning and ground turkey saving the flax seeds for last. Ensure that everything is mixed evenly, then add in the flax seeds. Mix well and scoop the mixture back into the skins.
Serve the potatoes immediately topped with plain yogurt, along side the roasted vegetables or place in individual containers and have them during the week.
ENJOY!!!!


NOTES 1:

How to prepare Ground Turkey?
In a skillet over medium high heat and in 1 tbsp of olive oil. When the pan is heated, add in 1-2 lb ground turkey. Cooked until browned. I like to add in 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp salt,1 tsp Italian seasoning.
Place in a container,let cool and store in the fridge.

NOTES 2:

Flax Seeds

• High in Fiber, but Low in Carbs
• Promotes Weight Loss
• Lower Cholesterol
• Helps with Digestive Health
• High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• High in Antioxidants