20 minute meal! These Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a fantastic option when you need a quick dinner recipe.
This isn't the first time I've stuffed sweet potatoes, but each time I do, I wonder why I don't make them a regular item on my meal plans. The first version involved spinach, feta and hummus - an easy meatless meal option. The second time around, I stuffed the sweet potatoes with a hoisin turkey and broccoli mixture. One of my readers commented, "Tripled this recipe to freeze for lunches – absolutely delicious! Will definitely be a staple for lunch!"
Hopefully these turkey taco stuffed sweet potatoes will get such rave reviews. They certainly did at my house!
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While it can be very convenient to dump a package of taco seasoning in the ground turkey, I assure you that it takes no more than a minute to add the individual seasonings, which give you a lot more control over the sodium levels and flavor. In fact, this entire recipe takes just 20 minutes to make. While the sweet potatoes are cooking in the microwave, the turkey mixture cooks on the stovetop. Multi-tasking at its best!
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise, scoop out the flesh and mash it with some olive oil and cumin before scooping back into the skins. Top it all off with the cooked, seasoned ground turkey mixture.
We used pepper Jack on top of our stuffed sweet potatoes, but cheddar, Monterey Jack or even Parmesan cheese would work just as well.
Watch how easy it is to make these Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:
Printable Recipe
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin divided
- ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¾ pound lean (93%) ground turkey
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ¼ cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Cook in the microwave on HIGH until tender when pierced with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let the potatoes rest until cool enough to handle.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop the flesh out of the potatoes and place in a medium-sized bowl. Reserve the skins. With the back of a fork, mash the potato flesh until most lumps are gone. Stir in the olive oil, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Divide the mashed sweet potato evenly between the potato skins. Place on a baking sheet.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, remaining ¾ teaspoon cumin, oregano, paprika, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes.
- Preheat the broiler. Spoon the turkey mixture into each sweet potato skin. Top each with 1 tablespoon grated cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Garnish with parsley. Serve.
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MARY SAMPSON
Dara,
What side goes well with this meal? Im a novice cook and looking to feed my husband and two small children:) ps these look amazing, cant wait to make them tomorrow night!
Mary
Dara
Hi Mary, I apologize for not responding to this earlier. I usually serve a big salad (green, spinach or kale) with this recipe. You may find some in my salads category that appeal.
Rachel
This was very flavorful. I baked the potatoes in the oven. Be sure to use big potatoes because smaller ones won't hold their shape when you scoop out the insides. All the different flavors tested good together. I had lots of left over turkey mixture which I loved.
S'momma
We made these for dinner and loved them.. we added black beans and instead of mashing the potatoes, I diced the cooked potatoes and mixed them in with the ground turkey mixture. My daughter loved the leftovers in lettuce wraps!
Kara
I’m excited to try these, but I need some clarification on wow points. Is the 5 sp for one half of the potatoe or whole?
Dara
Hi Kara, it's 5 SP for each stuffed half, which is a pretty generous serving. It will fill you up, I promise!
Lisa
I just made this for the first time. It was delicious. I will be making this again. Thank you for this amazing recipe.
Dara
That's great to hear, Lisa! 🙂
Kayleigh
What would you recommend making as a side dish to these potato's?
Dara
Hi Kayleigh, a spinach, kale or mixed green salad would be a great option!
Theresa
Really enjoyed the recipe. Just wondering after you add the tomatoes , do you cook them for awhile?
Thx, love trying new healthy recipes!
Sandra
Loved them. You've converted a sweet potato hater ! I hope you don't mind that I posted my version of this - with a link to your recipe!
Emily
Says 6 points but when I put your calculations in it can’t to 8
Emily
Comes* to 8sp
Dara
Hi Emily, I made a slight adjustment to the nutritional information because I was having some hiccups with a new recipe card I switched to for my site. However, the Smart Points remain at 6 because some of the vegetables are counted as 0 points. I calculate the recipe nutritional info without the 0 point vegetables and use this information to calculate the Smart Points. However, the nutritional info listed in my recipe includes all ingredients. Does that make sense?
Jen Bixler
Thank you for this delicious, healthy recipe!!! I used Rotel (no canned tomatoes) and Quorn veg crumbles instead of turkey and my family loved it! The best part is that it really did come together in under 20 minutes, even with 2 toddlers pulling on my legs. ❤️