Description
A colorful and nutritious sweet potato taco bowl that combines roasted sweet potatoes with savory taco-seasoned protein and fresh toppings, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potato Base:
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- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Protein:
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- 1 pound ground turkey or plant-based crumbles
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
For the Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese (optional)
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
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- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Cut sweet potatoes into ¾-inch cubes
- Toss with olive oil and seasonings
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway
Step 2: Prepare the Protein
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- Sauté onion and garlic in oil
- Add protein and cook until done
- Add taco seasoning and water
- Stir in black beans
Step 3: Prepare Toppings
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- Prepare all fresh toppings
- Mix lime juice with Greek yogurt and cilantro
Step 4: Assembly
- Layer sweet potatoes as base
- Add protein mixture
- Top with fresh ingredients
- Garnish with cilantro and lime
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking
- Prepare components simultaneously to save time
- For meal prep, store components separately
- Customize toppings to dietary preferences
- Can be made vegan by using plant-based alternatives
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sweet potato taco bowl, healthy dinner, meal prep, gluten-free, customizable dinner, Mexican inspired