Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

In about 20 minutes, you will have the best dinner! This recipe is a must-try I’m telling you! Add more cheese and thank me later. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 tsp olive oil

1 ¼ tsp ground cumin divided

¼ + ⅛ tsp salt

¼ + ⅛ tsp ground pepper

¾ lb lean (93%) ground turkey

4 garlic cloves minced

1 tsp chilli powder

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp paprika

1 ¼ c canned crushed tomatoes

¼ c grated pepper Jack cheese

2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Step 1: Use a fork to pierce the entire sweet potatoes.

Step 2: Place the sweet potatoes inside the microwave and heat for 5 minutes or until fork-tender.

Step 3: Remove the sweet potatoes from the microwave and allow them to cool at room temperature.

Step 4: Slice the potatoes lengthwise.

Step 5: Remove the flesh out and put it in a medium bowl. Set aside the skins.

Step 6: Mash the potatoes with the back of a fork.

Step 7: Add in ½ teaspoon of cumin, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and olive oil. Stir until well blended.

Step 8: Distribute the mashed potatoes between the reserved potato skins and arrange them on a baking sheet.

Step 9: Place a large non-stick skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 10: Add in cooking spray and allow it to become hot.

Step 11: Add in the ground turkey and cook until brown and crumbly.

Step 12: Add in the chilli powder, garlic, oregano, ¾ teaspoon cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

Step 13: Add in the crushed tomatoes and stir until well combined.

Step 14: Prepare the broiler and preheat.

Step 15: Distribute the turkey mixture between the sweet potato skins.

Step 16: Top each stuffed potato with grated cheese.

Step 17: Broil the stuffed potatoes for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted completely.

Step 18: Remove from the broiler and sprinkle parsley on top of each stuffed potato.

Step 19: Serve and enjoy!

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