Loaded Sweet Potato Bowls
Loaded Sweet Potato Bowls
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 3 sweet potatoes, large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salsa
For the Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup cheese, shredded, or desired toppings
- as needed cilantro, for garnish, optional
- as needed avocado, sliced, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Chop the 3 large sweet potatoes into small, even cubes. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer and face down for optimal caramelization.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and perfectly caramelized. Flip them halfway through if desired for even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a large pan, cook the 1 pound of ground turkey over medium-high heat until it is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Drain any excess fat from the pan. Add the 1/2 diced onion and 1 diced jalapeño to the pan with the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Stir in the 1 cup of corn, 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans, and 1/2 cup of salsa. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
While the filling simmers, prepare the cilantro lime rice. Cook 1 cup of rice according to the package directions, using 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth and 1/4 cup of water instead of plain water.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Once the rice is cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked sweet potatoes among 4 bowls. Add a serving of the cilantro lime rice to each bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Top with a generous amount of the ground turkey mixture. Garnish each bowl with 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, or any other desired toppings such as additional cilantro or sliced avocado.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Loaded Sweet Potato Bowls
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 3 sweet potatoes, large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salsa
For the Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup cheese, shredded, or desired toppings
- as needed cilantro, for garnish, optional
- as needed avocado, sliced, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Chop the 3 large sweet potatoes into small, even cubes. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer and face down for optimal caramelization.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and perfectly caramelized. Flip them halfway through if desired for even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a large pan, cook the 1 pound of ground turkey over medium-high heat until it is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Drain any excess fat from the pan. Add the 1/2 diced onion and 1 diced jalapeño to the pan with the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Stir in the 1 cup of corn, 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans, and 1/2 cup of salsa. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
While the filling simmers, prepare the cilantro lime rice. Cook 1 cup of rice according to the package directions, using 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth and 1/4 cup of water instead of plain water.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Once the rice is cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked sweet potatoes among 4 bowls. Add a serving of the cilantro lime rice to each bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Top with a generous amount of the ground turkey mixture. Garnish each bowl with 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, or any other desired toppings such as additional cilantro or sliced avocado.
⏱️ 2 min