Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious option for busy weeknights. This easy-to-make dish marries the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with a savory turkey taco filling, ensuring a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or as a fun party snack, these stuffed sweet potatoes are not only flavorful but also packed with healthy ingredients. With minimal cleanup required, they make weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey (93%)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on HIGH for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh into a bowl, and mash with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned; add garlic, chili powder, and crushed tomatoes; mix well.
- Fill potato skins with mashed mixture and turkey filling; top with cheese.
- Broil for about 30 seconds until cheese melts; garnish and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwave/Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg