Turkey and Sweet Potato Taco Filling
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 pound ground turkey1/2 cup chopped sweet onion4 cloves garlic, minced2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Pace Picante Salsa1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Put the diced sweet potato in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until cooked through and fork-tender, stirring once, 5 to 7 minutes.
Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture. Allow the mixture to cook until the excess moisture evaporates.
Garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.
Serving Size: 1/3 cup filling
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEFTOVERS4LUNCH.
Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture. Allow the mixture to cook until the excess moisture evaporates.
Garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.
Serving Size: 1/3 cup filling
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEFTOVERS4LUNCH.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 67.6
- Total Fat: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 16.3 mg
- Sodium: 279.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 4.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 6.0 g
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