{"id":244,"date":"2020-07-26T12:47:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-26T18:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestillwells.ca\/?p=244"},"modified":"2023-04-22T14:48:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T20:48:02","slug":"turkey-taco-stuffed-sweet-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestillwells.ca\/?p=244","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes<\/h2><\/div>
<\/span>Servings<\/span>

4<\/p>servings<\/span><\/div>

<\/span>Prep time<\/span>

10<\/p>minutes<\/span><\/div>

<\/span>Cooking time<\/span>

10<\/p>minutes<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • <\/span>

    2 medium sweet potatoes<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1 tsp olive oil<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1 1\/4 tsp ground cumin divided<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1\/4 + 1\/8 tsp ground pepper<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    3\/4 pound lean ground turkey<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    4 garlic cloves, minced<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1 tsp chili powder<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1\/2 tsp dried oregano<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1\/2 tsp paprika<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1 1\/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    1\/4 cup shredded cheese<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • <\/span>

    optional for garnish- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried) <\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Directions<\/h3>
    • 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! <\/li>
    • 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.<\/li>
    • 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.<\/li>
    • 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.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>