Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect weeknight meal for busy families seeking a quick, healthy, and delicious option. This flavorful dish combines sweet, tender sweet potatoes with seasoned ground turkey, packed with spices that create a delightful taste in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings, offering a balance of protein and vegetables. Customize your toppings for added flair, making it a fun and satisfying meal 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 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook sweet potatoes in the microwave until tender (about 4-5 minutes per side). Let cool.
- Halve the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mix with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned. Add garlic and spices; stir in crushed tomatoes until heated through.
- Fill potato skins with the turkey mixture, top with cheese, then broil briefly until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg