Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal option, combining the flavors of taco filling with the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the black beans, corn, and salsa to the turkey mixture. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut them in half lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the turkey mixture generously into each sweet potato half. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey with lean ground beef or chicken for a different taste.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the turkey with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg