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 large sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and 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 until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Slice each sweet potato down the middle, creating a pocket.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each sweet potato, packing it in generously. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground turkey with lentils or crumbled tofu seasoned with taco spices.
- Add diced avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- You can also switch up the cheese to pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg