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Quick & Easy Healthy Sweet Potato Taco Bowl for Weeknight Dinner

A vibrant sweet potato taco bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground meat, corn, salsa, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
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Make this satisfying Sweet Potato Taco Bowl tonight! It is a healthy, customizable meal perfect for busy weeknights or simple meal prep. You get roasted sweet potatoes, savory taco filling, and fresh toppings in one bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (or 1 can black beans, rinsed, for vegetarian option)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cups mixed greens or brown rice (for base)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
  3. While potatoes roast, prepare your protein. If using ground meat, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until done. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir the taco seasoning and water into the cooked meat. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. If using black beans, warm them in a small pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  5. Prepare your base: If using brown rice, cook according to package directions. If using mixed greens, place them in the bottom of your serving bowls.
  6. Assemble your Sweet Potato Taco Bowl. Layer the base (rice or greens), then add a portion of the seasoned meat or black beans, and the roasted sweet potatoes.
  7. Top each bowl with corn, salsa, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired. Serve immediately for a delicious, wholesome lunch idea.

Notes

  • For meal prep bowls, store the roasted sweet potatoes, meat/bean mixture, and fresh toppings separately. Assemble just before eating to keep textures fresh.
  • You can easily make this a Vegan Sweet Potato Taco Bowl by using black beans or lentils instead of meat and swapping dairy toppings for a cashew crema.
  • These savory sweet potato bowls reheat well, making them great quick dinner solutions.

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