Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with savory ground turkey seasoned to perfection. This dish is not only quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but it also offers a nutritious choice at only 226 calories per serving. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prep, these stuffed sweet potatoes can be easily customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a satisfying and flavorful dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- For Garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Microwave the sweet potatoes until tender (about 8-10 minutes total). Let cool.
- Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mix with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey with garlic and spices until fully cooked. Stir in crushed tomatoes.
- Fill the potato skins with the turkey mixture and top with cheese.
- Broil for about 30 seconds until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 519mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg