Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a nutritious and satisfying meal you can whip up in just 20 minutes. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with a flavorful turkey filling, creating a dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a bowl; mash with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned; add garlic, spices, and crushed tomatoes.
- Fill potato skins with turkey mixture; top with cheese and broil until melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg