Salmon And Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 4 pieces of wild-caught salmon
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (preferably fortified with vitamin D)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

• Preheat the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Bake the sweet potatoes:
  • Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork.
  • Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-60 minutes or until tender.
• Prepare the filling:
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine the cooked kale, drained salmon, Greek yogurt, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Assemble the stuffed sweet potatoes:
  • Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, cut a slit lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
  • Spoon the salmon and kale mixture into each sweet potato.
• Top with cheese:
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed sweet potato.
• Bake again:
  • Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve:
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

• This recipe measurement is created for 4 servings, but the measurements can be modified for more or less servings.