Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
2261 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe prepares sweet potatoes quickly by microwaving until tender enough to scoop out the flesh, which is mashed with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper before being returned to the potato skins. Meanwhile, ground turkey is cooked with garlic and a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and crushed tomatoes to create a rich filling with a balanced spice profile and savory tomato base.
The filled sweet potatoes are broiled to melt the pepper jack cheese topping and bring out the flavors. The dish combines creamy mashed sweet potato with the seasoned turkey filling for contrasting textures and a well-rounded flavor.
These stuffed potatoes serve well as a filling main course and can be garnished with parsley for freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato medium
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cumin divided, ground
- ¼ salt ⅛ teaspoon
- ¼ ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon added
- ¾ pound ground turkey lean (93%
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ¼ cup crushed tomatoes canned
- ¼ cup pepper jack cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley flat-leaf, minced
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Cook in the microwave on HIGH until tender when pierced with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let the potatoes rest until cool enough to handle.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop the flesh out of the potatoes and place in a medium-sized bowl. Reserve the skins. With the back of a fork, mash the potato flesh until most lumps are gone. Stir in the olive oil, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Divide the mashed sweet potato evenly between the potato skins. Place on a baking sheet.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, remaining ¾ teaspoon cumin, oregano, paprika, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes.
- Preheat the broiler. Spoon the turkey mixture into each sweet potato skin. Top each with 1 tablespoon grated cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Garnish with parsley. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Stuffed Potato Half | |
| Calories | 226.1kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 23.6g | 47% |
| Fat | 5.1g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 428.1mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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