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Savory stuffed sweet potatoes with black beans, avocado, and fresh herbs.

Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Wholesome sweet potatoes loaded with seasoned ground turkey and topped with classic taco fixings, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or nutritious meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 4 people
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce or salsa
  • 0.5 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup corn (optional)
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • to taste fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, lime wedges for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  • Add garlic and ground turkey, cooking until browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add black beans, corn (if using), and tomato sauce or salsa. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise when cool enough. Fluff insides with a fork.
  • Fill sweet potatoes with turkey mixture. Top with cheese if using, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.
  • Garnish with fresh toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9g
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