Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin divided

  • 1/4 + 1/8 tsp ground pepper

  • 3/4 pound lean ground turkey

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1 1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese

  • optional for garnish- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)

Directions

  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Cook in the microwave on HIGH until tender when pierced with a fork, 4-5 minutes per side. Let the potatoes rest until cool enough to handle because they will be VERY HOT!
  • 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 of the lumps are gone. Stir in the olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Divide the mashed sweet potato evenly between the potato skins. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook breaking up with a wooden spoon until cooked through. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, remaining 3/4 tsp cumin, oregano, paprika, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Stir in the crushed tomatoes.
  • Preheat the broiler. Spoon the turkey mixture into each potato skin. Top each with 1 tbsp grated cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Garnish with parsley and serve.