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Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

20 minute meal! These Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a fantastic option when you need a quick dinner recipe. 226 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2261 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin divided
  • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¾ pound lean (93%) ground turkey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ¼ cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup grated pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2261

% 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.