Mediterranean Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Mediterranean taco stuffed sweet potatoes are hearty, fresh, and packed with flavor. Roasted sweet potatoes are filled with seasoned taco-style meat or chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, creamy feta, and a fresh yogurt sauce that ties everything together.
They’re healthy, filling, and perfect for easy dinners or meal prep during the week.
Prep Time & Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper
For the Filling
1 pound ground turkey, chicken, or beef
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Toppings
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
¼ red onion, sliced
½ avocado, sliced
½ cup feta cheese
Fresh parsley
For the Yogurt Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
Juice of ½ lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place on a baking sheet and roast for about 40–45 minutes until soft inside.
2. Cook the Filling
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add:
ground meat
garlic
paprika
cumin
oregano
salt
pepper
Cook for about 8–10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
3. Make the Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together:
Greek yogurt
lemon juice
garlic
salt
pepper
The sauce should taste fresh and creamy.
4. Assemble the Sweet Potatoes
Slice the roasted sweet potatoes open slightly.
Fill them with:
taco meat
tomatoes
cucumber
onion
avocado
feta cheese
Drizzle with yogurt sauce and top with parsley.
5. Serve
Serve warm while the sweet potatoes are soft and fluffy.
Helpful Tips
Roast the sweet potatoes until very soft for the best texture
Add chickpeas instead of meat for a vegetarian version
Crumbled feta adds a salty creamy finish
A little hot sauce tastes great on top
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480
Protein: 28g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 7g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g