Name: Ground Turkey Taco‑Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 small onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tsp taco seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 ripe avocados; 1/4 cup sour cream; Juice of 1 lime; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Thinly sliced radishes (optional)

Description

Ground Turkey Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a wholesome, flavor-packed twist on taco night. Tender baked sweet potatoes are loaded with zesty taco-seasoned turkey, black beans, and bell peppers, then topped with a creamy avocado lime sauce. This healthy, high-protein recipe is easy to prepare, customizable, and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium sweet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

1 lb ground turkey

1 small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tsp taco seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

2 ripe avocados

1/4 cup sour cream

Juice of 1 lime

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Thinly sliced radishes (optional)

Instructions

Bake the potatoes
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil and prick with a fork. Bake on a sheet for 45–50 minutes, until fork‑tender.
Cook aromatics
Cook the onion and garlic in the skillet until softened and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Brown turkey
Add the ground turkey, using a spatula to break it into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
Add flavor
Stir in diced red bell pepper, black beans, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Prepare the avocado crema
Blend the avocados, sour cream, and lime juice in a food processor until smooth and velvety.
Assemble
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and cool slightly. Slice each baked sweet potato lengthwise and gently mash the inside with a fork to create space for the filling.
Fill and garnish
Spoon the turkey‑bean mixture into each potato. Spoon on a generous amount of avocado crema, then finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional radish slices.
Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Use 93% lean ground turkey for better flavor and moisture. You can prep the sweet potatoes and turkey mixture ahead of time for easy assembly. For a dairy-free version, use vegan sour cream in the crema. Add jalapeño for spice or shredded cheese for extra indulgence.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
Calories: 465
Sugar: 9g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 30g