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Easy Sweet Potato Taco Bowls for Weeknight Dinner

A vibrant sweet potato taco bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground filling, avocado, corn, salsa, and rice.
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Create satisfying, healthy taco bowls featuring roasted sweet potatoes and your choice of protein. This recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground turkey (or 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained for vegetarian option)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 cups cooked cilantro lime rice (or preferred grain)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While potatoes roast, prepare the protein. If using ground turkey, brown it in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Stir the taco seasoning mix and water into the cooked turkey. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces, about 5 minutes. If using black beans, heat them in a separate small saucepan with half the taco seasoning and a splash of water until warmed through.
  6. Assemble your bowls. Place a serving of cilantro lime rice in the bottom of each bowl.
  7. Top the rice with a portion of the roasted sweet potatoes, the seasoned ground turkey or black beans, and the corn.
  8. Add your fresh toppings: salsa or pico de gallo, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately with optional Greek yogurt, cheese, or lime wedges.

Notes

  • For easy meal prep, prepare all components ahead of time and store them separately. Assemble just before eating.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, confirm your taco seasoning packet is certified gluten free.
  • For a vegetarian sweet potato bowls option, use black beans or lentils instead of ground turkey.
  • If you want a low calorie option, skip the cheese and use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

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