Description
These Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and wholesome meal option that combines the flavors of a taco with the goodness of sweet potatoes. Savory seasoned ground turkey is piled high on fluffy baked sweet potatoes, then topped with cheese, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
4 medium sweet potatoes
Turkey Taco Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground turkey, 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa, 1/4 cup water
Toppings:
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional), diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and pierce sweet potatoes, then bake for 45–50 minutes until tender.
- Prepare turkey taco mixture: In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, turkey, spices, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Slice open sweet potatoes, fluff insides, and fill with taco mixture. Top with cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for beef or black beans for variety.
- Quick version: Microwave sweet potatoes for 7–8 minutes on high.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
