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Diabetes-Friendly Sweet Potato Taco Boats For Easy Meal Prep


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  • Author: Mila Clarke
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

These blood sugar-friendly Sweet Potato Taco Boats are a colorful, balanced meal with protein, fiber, and healthy fats—perfect for people with diabetes. Easy to meal prep and absolutely delicious!


Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

4 medium sweet potatoes

1 lb. (450g) lean ground beef (5% fat)

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp. taco seasoning

4 oz. (115g) tomato sauce

4 fl oz. (115ml) beef stock

Fresh Salsa:

2 medium tomatoes, diced

1.8 oz. (50g) red onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 tsp. jalapeño, chopped (seeded for less heat)

Fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tbsp. lime juice


Instructions

Prep the Potatoes:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry sweet potatoes, then pierce with a fork and rub with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.

 

Cook the Beef:

Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet. Brown the beef over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.

 

Simmer the Filling:

Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and beef stock. Stir, season to taste, reduce heat, and let it simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.

 

Make the Salsa:

Mix tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Assemble:

Slice sweet potatoes open lengthwise, fluff with a fork if desired, and top with the taco beef mixture. Add fresh salsa on top.

 

Serve:

Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Bake sweet potatoes and prep beef filling 2–3 days in advance. Store separately and assemble when ready to eat.
  • Customize: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or black beans for a plant-based version.
  • Low-Carb Option: Use roasted zucchini boats or bell peppers instead of sweet potatoes for an ultra-low-carb variation.
  • Cut down on the cooking time by microwaving your potatoes for 5 minutes, and then baking them. for 25-35 minutes. It will help the oven cook them all the way through faster.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked + Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato
  • Calories: 299
  • Sugar: 10.6 g
  • Sodium: 327.9 mg
  • Fat: 3.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37.6 g
  • Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 28.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 67.8 mg

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