Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
The recipe begins with baking sweet potatoes until tender and optionally crisping skins by rubbing with oil and salt. The sweet potatoes are then sliced open and filled with a choice of protein or vegetarian taco-style fillings such as ground beef, chicken, lentils, black beans, or sautéed vegetables. Toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, sliced jalapeños, shredded cabbage, onions, avocado, various salsas, lime wedges, and tortilla chips for crunch.
This combination offers a balance of sweet and savory flavors with varied textures, making it suitable for taco nights, lunches, or casual dinners. The dish allows for customization based on available ingredients or dietary preferences and can incorporate leftovers effectively.
For quicker preparation, microwaving the sweet potatoes is an option instead of baking, significantly reducing cooking time. The dish reheats well and can be packed separately for meals on the go, with fillings and toppings stored in individual containers to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
FEISTY FILLING OPTIONS:
- ground beef chicken, or turkey seasoned your favorite way and browned in a skillet!
- lentil veggie taco filling recipe
- black beans and/or sautéed veggies
- vegetables and/or sautéed veggies
TASTY TOPPINGS - Choose your favorites!
- diced tomatoes
- cheddar cheese shredded; or pepper jack cheese
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- cilantro fresh
- jalapeño sliced
- cabbage shredded or slaw
- onion chopped; red or green
- vegetable fresh or leftover, grilled, roasted or sautéed
- avocado fresh, chopped or sliced
- guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- salsa verde
- salsa
- lime for a burst of citrus, wedges
- tortilla chips crumbled, for crunch
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pierce your potatoes a few times with a fork and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
- For extra crispy skins, rub with oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Choose your protein option(s) from the above list and cook via preferred method or dive into your fridge for last night's leftovers and get ready to make magic!
- Once your potatoes are done baking, allow to cool slightly and slice vertically.
- Fill with your choice of taco filling of choice (see above for tasty options; I went with black beans and leftover taco meat this time around) and top with cheese.
- For melty cheese, pop the potatoes back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, then pile mile-high with all your favorite taco toppings! Anything goes on taco night!
Notes
- Microwaving sweet potatoes speeds cooking: pierce and cook on high for 7-8 minutes, adjusting time as needed based on size.
- To melt cheese toppings, briefly return stuffed potatoes to the oven or microwave after filling.
- Prepare sweet potatoes and taco fillings ahead; store separately for easy lunch or dinner assembly.
- Use leftover taco meats or beans as convenient fillings for quick meal assembly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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