Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of taco stuffed sweet potatoes, a healthy and fun dish perfect for any occasion. Each bite is a delightful fusion of spices and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Prick each sweet potato with a fork and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned. Add taco seasoning and black beans, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once baked, slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise without cutting all the way through and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the filling into each potato half and top with salsa, cheese, avocado slices, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and finish with lime juice.
Notes
- For added nutrition, swap black beans for lentils or mix in bell peppers or corn.
- Spice things up with jalapeños for extra heat!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg