Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect weeknight meal that combines convenience and flavor. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome dish featuring tender sweet potatoes filled with a savory turkey taco mixture. This recipe is not only nutritious but also customizable to fit your family’s taste preferences, making it suitable for any occasion—whether it’s a busy night or a casual gathering. Topped with melty cheese and fresh herbs, these stuffed sweet potatoes are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- Grated pepper Jack cheese for topping
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on HIGH for 4-5 minutes per side until tender.
- Cut the cooked sweet potatoes in half, scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned; add garlic, spices, and crushed tomatoes, cooking for another minute.
- Spoon turkey mixture into potato skins, top with cheese, and broil for about 30 seconds until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving/Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg