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Sweet Potato Foil Packet Tacos
Courtesy of North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 35 Min. What you need:
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+ 1/2 lb. ground turkey
+ 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning + 1/2 c. tomato sauce + 1(15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained + 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. cubes (about 2-3 medium) + 2 Tbsp. butter, divided + 3/4 tsp. salt, divided + 1-1/2 c. fresh chopped spinach + 1-1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground meat. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce and beans; set aside. 3. Lay out six 12-in. long pieces of aluminum foil; spray each piece with non-stick spray. 4. In the center of a piece of foil, place 1 c. of sweet potatoes, 1 tsp. butter, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/4 c. spinach, 1/3 c. taco meat and 1/4 c. of cheese. 5. Fold sides of foil in over the mixture; fold the top and bottom ends of the foil inward and seal. Repeat with remaining foil and ingredients. 6. Place packets on rimmed cookie sheet; bake until sweet potatoes are tender, about 25 min. 7. Serve with sour cream or guacamole. * Winner in the 2011 Sweet n' Healthy Blogger Recipe Contest; Perry's Plate |
