Description
These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a savory and spicy taco filling. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream, this dish is a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any night. Customize with various taco meat options and additional toppings like guacamole or jalapeños for a flavorful and colorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
- 2 baked sweet potatoes (halved)
Taco Filling
- 2 cups taco meat (choose from black beans, taco-seasoned lentils, chorizo, vegan chorizo, vegetarian crumbles, or taco-seasoned ground beef; use 1/2 cup per sweet potato half)
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine or curly preferred)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or vegan sour cream)
Optional Toppings
- Guacamole
- Sliced jalapeños
- Avocado slices
- Corn
- Sliced black olives
- Scallions
- Pickled red onions
- Pico de gallo
Instructions
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes for Filling: Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the inside of each half, pushing some sweet potato flesh toward the edges to create an indentation in the center for the taco filling.
- Add Taco Filling and Cheese: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F. Spoon 1/2 cup of your chosen taco filling onto each sweet potato half. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over all four halves. Place the stuffed potatoes back into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through and the cheese has melted.
- Top and Serve: Remove the stuffed sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Top each with shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream. Add any additional toppings you desire such as guacamole, jalapeños, or avocado slices. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- The total recipe time includes baking the sweet potatoes from raw. If you use pre-baked sweet potatoes, prep and cook time is reduced to approximately 25 minutes.
- Nutrition information is calculated based on using taco-seasoned ground beef and includes green leaf lettuce, salsa, and sour cream, but does not reflect optional toppings.
- Feel free to swap toppings and fillings for a vegan or vegetarian version by using vegan chorizo or seasoned lentils and vegan sour cream.
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