Sweet Potato Nachos

by Tirza Hellyar

10/14/2018

We love taco night, and this is a quick and delicious option, that's an easy family favorite, always popular around our house!!

  • Ingredients

    • • 4 medium sized sweet potatoes
    • • 1.5 Tablespoons olive oil
    • • 12-16 oz. ground turkey
    • • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • • 1 can black beans, rinsed
    • • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • • 1/2 cup diced black olives
    • • 1 cup diced grape tomatoes
    • • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
    • • any other veggies you want
    • • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
    • • salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

  • 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2 Slice sweet potatoes 1/8" thick. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil. Place on a baking pan,
  • and roast for 15 minutes. Broil on high for 2 minutes to get them crispy, slightly longer if needed. Depending on how many you have, you might have to do
  • two shifts of roasting potatoes.
  • 3 While roasting sweet potatoes, brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Once cooked
  • through and crumbled, add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Mix thoroughly and
  • simmer until water is gone. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 4 Once potatoes are done, place them all on a greased roasting pan. Layer with beans, taco meat,
  • veggies and cheese.
  • 5 Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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