Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal option, combining the flavors of taco seasoned turkey with the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the turkey, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Stuff the sweet potatoes with the turkey mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings like sour cream or salsa.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, healthy meal, taco recipe, sweet potatoes