Turkey and Black Bean Taco Sweet Potatoes
A hearty, filling twist on taco night. Tender sweet potatoes get loaded with a seasoned turkey and black bean filling, then piled high with all your favorite taco toppings.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes (or cook just 1 or 2 and save the extra filling for later)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 , 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¾ Cup water
- taco toppings of choice, such as diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños slices, salsa, etc.
Instructions
- Start the sweet potatoes. Wash and scrub the potatoes, poke holes all over with a fork, then wrap each one in a damp paper towel and set it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave up to two potatoes at a time on high, flipping halfway through with tongs or a pot holder. *Our full microwave sweet potato post walks through cook times based on the size of your potato(es).
- Brown the turkey. While the potatoes cook, brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain off the fat and return the skillet to the stove.
- Add the beans and seasoning to the filling. Reduce the heat to low and add the black beans, taco seasoning, and water. Stir to combine and let it simmer until the water has been absorbed.
- Check the potatoes. They are ready when a fork slides easily into the center without much resistance. If they still feel firm, keep cooking in 30 second increments.
- Split and fluff. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork (this makes a difference in how the filling and toppings sit, helps prevent everything from sliding off).
- Load them up. Scoop a generous amount of filling onto each potato, then add your toppings and dig in.
Notes
*Storage: transfer extra filling to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. For the sweet potatoes, you have two options. Cook extras and store them (our microwave sweet potato post covers how), or just cook them fresh whenever you want them.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 1236mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32203IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg
