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Healthy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These Healthy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are loaded with seasoned ground turkey, fresh toppings, creamy avocado, and wholesome ingredients for an easy high-protein dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy taco stuffed sweet potatoes
Servings:
Calories: 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • pinch of sea salt

Taco Turkey Filling

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • juice of 1/2 a lime

Toppings

  • 1-2 medium avocados (diced)
  • 2 roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • jalapeno slices (optional)
  • extra cilantro for topping (optional )

Instructions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub sweet potatoes with avocado oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45–55 minutes, or until soft and caramelized.
  2. Make the Taco Turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook until mostly browned. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
  4. Cook another 2–3 minutes until deeply flavorful. Finish with fresh lime juice.
  5. Prepare the toppings: dice the veggies and toppings and set aside. Mix together a 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt OR sour cream and juice of 1 small lime.
  6. Assemble the potatoes: Slice open each sweet potato and fluff the inside slightly with a fork.
  7. Fill with taco turkey, then top with tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and a drizzle of the Greek yogurt lime mixture. Add extra cilantro and lime if desired.
  8. Storage Instructions: Store leftover taco stuffed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, store the avocado and fresh toppings separately and add them after reheating. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 18 g | Sodium: 450 mg |

Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

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