Skip to main content

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes



These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, they make for a satisfying and nutritious dinner option. Plus, they're easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings!

Ingredients:
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for serving optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

Poke the sweet potatoes several times with a fork, then place them on a baking sheet

Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, saut until softened

Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula

Cook until browned

Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and corn

Cook for an additional 5 minutes

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them open lengthwise

Fluff the insides with a fork

Divide the turkey mixture evenly among the sweet potatoes, stuffing them generously

Top each stuffed sweet potato with shredded cheddar cheese

Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired

Enjoy your delicious Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BBQ Hamburger Patties

These BBQ hamburger patties are perfect for a summer cookout. They are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make on the grill. Customize your burgers with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal! Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Put the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl Thoroughly mix everything together until it's all well mixed Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty Set your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate so that food doesn't stick Put the burger patties on the grill and cook them for four to five minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium-doneness You ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Thai Pork Zoodle Salad

Tender pork slices marinated in Thai-inspired flavors are the star of this colorful and fresh Paleo salad, which is served over crisp zucchini noodles (zoodles) topped with a vibrant assortment of veggies and herbs. Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced 2 zucchinis, spiralized into zoodles 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped cashews 2 tbsp coconut aminos 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp grated ginger Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: To make the marinade, combine the coconut aminos, lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic in a bowl Let the marinated pork tenderloin sit for 15 to 20 minutes after slicing it thinly In a skillet set over medium-high heat, warm the ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Sriracha Almond-Crusted Chicken Caprese Salad

The spicy flavors of Sriracha and almonds come together in this gluten-free recipe to make a crunchy crust for juicy chicken breasts. This dish is a tasty take on the traditional Caprese salad. It has fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze on top. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced 2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Balsamic glaze, for drizzling Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F Mix Sriracha sauce in a small bowl Add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to another shallow bowl and mix them together First, coat each chicken breast in Sriracha sauce Then, cover it with the almond flour mixture and press it down to stick A big...
Post a Comment
Read more