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Stuffed sweet potatoes
Nutrition content per serving*
Energy: 307 calories (1,703 kJ) | Protein: 12.4g | Carb: 38.0g | Sugar: 17.3g | Total fat: 12.4g | Sat fat: 4.9g | Fibre: 9g | Serves 4 | Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 300g lean beef mince
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Mingle taco seasoning
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- ½ cup water
- 4 sweet potatoes, small
Toppings*
- 1 cup low-fat cheese, grated
- 1 avocado, diced or mashed
- ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt
- Fresh coriander, to garnish
To serve:
- Side salad
Directions:
- Cook the beef mince, chopped onion and garlic in a large fry pan over medium high heat until meat browns. Drain the fat and add the beans, taco seasoning and salsa.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 more minutes until mixture has thickened and is heated through. Add ¼-½ cup of water to achieve desired consistency.
- While the meat is cooking, poke lots of holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a plate and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes on high, turning them halfway through. If potatoes aren't soft enough, continue cooking 1-3 minutes more in the microwave.
- Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the cooked taco meat over the sweet potatoes, then add desired toppings and serve with a side salad.
Why it’s good for you:
- Sweet potatoes are higher in vitamin A (from beta-carotene) than carrots, making them great for vision, immune function, and healthy skin
- Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C, potassium, fibre and antioxidants
- Pairing sweet potato with healthy fats, such as avocado or olive oil, helps to boost the absorption of their vitamins and minerals.
*Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software when prepared as described. Values will vary between brands and if ingredients are added or swapped. Toppings not included in nutritional values.
All information contained in this recipe has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.