Description

Cozy Taco Turkey & Cottage Sweet Potato Boats combine tender roasted sweet potatoes with savoury taco-seasoned turkey, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado and juicy tomatoes. Finished with cheddar, cilantro and lime, these protein-packed boats are comforting, colourful and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Boats:

2–4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed

1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey or chicken

1 cup cottage cheese, any fat level

1 small avocado, sliced

1 small tomato, diced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon taco seasoning

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.

Roast for 45–55 minutes, or until completely tender.

While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the ground turkey or chicken.

Cook for 7–9 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it browns.

Stir in the taco seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

Continue cooking for another 2 minutes so the seasoning is well incorporated.

Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.

Slice each sweet potato lengthwise.

Gently fluff the centres with a fork while keeping the skins intact.

Divide the seasoned turkey mixture evenly between the sweet potato halves.

Add a generous spoonful of cottage cheese to each sweet potato.

Top with diced tomato and sliced avocado.

Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if using.

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Choose similar-sized sweet potatoes so they roast at a similar rate.

Pierce the sweet potatoes several times before roasting.

Keep the skins intact to help hold the filling.

Lean ground turkey or chicken works well with the creamy cottage cheese and sweet potato.

Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.

For extra heat, add chilli flakes or sliced jalapeños.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired