Description
A fun and healthy twist on traditional tacos, combining baked sweet potatoes with delicious taco fillings for a unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey (or black beans for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and poke several holes in each.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground meat and cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, corn, and optional black beans to the skillet, then sprinkle the taco seasoning and stir well.
- Cook this mixture for another 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Once baked, let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes and then slice each open lengthwise.
- Fluff the insides of the sweet potatoes with a fork and spoon the taco mixture inside.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These stuffed sweet potatoes are great as a main dish or side and can be customized with different toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tacos, sweet potatoes, healthy dinner, vegetarian meal, comfort food