This delicious dish will have everyone asking for more! Whole 30 stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients and will keep you full longer. 5 different ways to stuff sweet potatoes.
Anytime I make potatoes, I will always throw in a few sweet potatoes as well. My kids prefer sweet potatoes, and I love that they have more nutrients.
I have made loaded baked potatoes in the past, so I thought, why not load up a sweet potato? Let me just tell you now that we have tried it. I don’t think we will ever go back to regular potatoes! These are so tasty and good for you.
My husband will be the first to admit that he had his doubts about this meal, but he changed his mind after his first bite. I hope your family loves these as much as we do.
There are so many ways you can stuff and top these. I am going to share our favorite way first; continue reading for more options.
LET’S TALK ABOUT SWEET POTATOES
Have you ever heard the saying, eat the rainbow? Well, it is a good reminder to eat fruits and vegetables of all different colors. The brighter, more colorful foods typically have more nutrients in them. This is especially true when comparing sweet potatoes to white potatoes.
Here are a few benefits of eating a diet full of bright orange sweet potatoes:
Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrition, and they have fewer calories and carbs than regular white potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are a starchy root vegetable that has a slightly sweet flavor.
They contain high amounts of fiber and potassium.
Sweet potatoes have been shown to help the body maintain healthy blood pressure.
Sweet potatoes are high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, and copper.
They get their orange color from beta-carotene, which is good for healthy skin, mucous membranes, our immune system, and eye vision.
OUR FAVORITE WAY IS MEXICAN STYLE!
INGREDIENTS
6 sweet potatoes
3 cups shredded chicken
1 tablespoon of paleo taco seasoning
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
Fresh cilantro
Shredded Lettuce
2 jalapeños, diced
2 avocados, sliced or made into guacamole
1 key lime or lime essential oil
Hot sauce
Salsa
Sour cream (If not doing whole 30.)
Shredded cheese (If not doing whole 30.)
INSTRUCTIONS
Bake the sweet potatoes in a 400-degree oven for 45 minutes or until soft.
While the potatoes are baking, start preparing the toppings.
I baked a pound of chicken in the oven at the same time as my potatoes. You can boil or pan fry the chicken too.
Once Chicken is fully cooked, shred with a fork. For extra flavor, sprinkle the chicken with taco seasoning and the juice from a key lime. Get my paleo taco seasoning recipe below.
When the sweet potatoes are finished baking, slice in half, and mash slightly with a fork.
Top it with chicken and desired toppings from the list above.
Enjoy!
EASY PALEO TACO SEASONING RECIPE
With a few spices in your pantry, you can whip up a taco seasoning that is healthy. I try to avoid taco seasonings because most of them have gluten, MSG, artificial dyes, and some form of sugar. Try mixing up a batch of this for the next time you are enjoying any Mexican flavored dish.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon salt (I use pink Himalayan.)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well combined.
Store in an airtight container.
We store ours in a small mason jar. I like to make a large batch of this while I have all the spices out.
MORE OPTIONS FOR STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Follow the same instructions as above, but try topping your sweet potatoes with these toppings to change up the flavor:
6 sweet potatoes
3 cups ground beef, browned
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup black beans, cooked
1 cup corn, cooked
1/2 cup tomato, diced
1 key lime or lime essential oil
Avocado, diced
Shredded corn chips
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
CHEESEBURGER STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Follow the same instructions as above, but try topping your sweet potatoes with these toppings to change up the flavor:
6 sweet potatoes
3 cups ground beef, browned
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup tomato, diced
Bacon crumbles
Avocado, diced
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheese
PULLED PORK STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Follow the same instructions as above, but try topping your sweet potatoes with these toppings to change up the flavor:
6 sweet potatoes
3 cups pulled pork
1 red onion, diced
Reb cabbage, sliced
Barbecue sauce, drizzle on top
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
As you can see, the possibilities are endless! You can even make this for breakfast or for dessert.
One night while we were eating Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes, my husband was dreaming up a dessert-style for this recipe.
Check out a few of these ideas:
Top your sweet potato with sautéed apples, cinnamon, butter, and honey. This is a real treat!
Or try banana slices, sliced almonds, a scoop of almond butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon. My kids love to have this for a snack.
cathy says
I love making this for a quick and easy dinner!
wilhelmina says
I loved these potatoes! All of the flavors and textures come together in one very delicious meal!