Description
These Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a flavorful and nutritious meal combining tender roasted sweet potatoes with a savory ground turkey taco filling. Enhanced with black beans, corn, and cheddar cheese, this dish offers a perfect balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, suitable for a gluten-free diet and ideal for a wholesome family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Turkey Taco Filling
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: diced avocado, salsa, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare Turkey Filling: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release aroma.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks for even browning. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, letting the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add Beans and Corn: Mix in the rinsed black beans and corn. Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Stuffed Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, let them cool slightly. Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork to create space for the filling.
- Fill and Garnish: Spoon the turkey taco filling evenly into the sweet potatoes. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese and allow it to melt slightly from the heat of the filling. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and add optional toppings like diced avocado, salsa, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- For a quicker preparation, microwave the sweet potatoes by poking them with a fork and cooking on high for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
- Ground beef or shredded chicken can be substituted for ground turkey based on preference.
- To keep it dairy-free, omit the cheddar cheese or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Adjust the level of taco seasoning based on your preferred spice intensity.
