Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a quick, nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. This delightful dish features tender, baked sweet potatoes filled with seasoned ground turkey and topped with gooey cheese, making it a family favorite for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of sweet and savory flavors creates a satisfying, healthy option that is not only delicious but also customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3/4 pound lean (93%) ground turkey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 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
- 1. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on HIGH for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- 2. Cut potatoes in half, scoop out flesh into a bowl, and mix with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3. In a nonstick skillet, cook ground turkey until browned; add garlic and spices, cooking for an additional minute before stirring in crushed tomatoes.
- 4. Spoon the turkey mixture into potato skins and top with cheese; broil for 30 seconds until melted.
- 5. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (225g)
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 473mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg