Description
Turkey taco stuffed sweet potatoes are a delightful, nutritious twist on traditional tacos that combine fluffy baked sweet potatoes with seasoned ground turkey and vibrant toppings. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and visually appealing. The sweet potato’s natural sweetness complements the savory turkey filling, while fresh avocado, cilantro, and lime juice add refreshing notes. It’s a flavorful fiesta that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce each sweet potato with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and a splash of water; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes lengthwise; fluff insides with a fork.
- Spoon turkey mixture into each potato and top with avocado slices, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 553mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg