Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes

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Transform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds. In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick. Sprinkle on extra toppings as you see fit--sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¾ cup finely chopped white onion

  • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup water

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

  • ½ cup shredded cheese, such as Cheddar or pepper Jack

Directions

  1. Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the beef with a spatula, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and water and simmer for 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave on High until tender all the way through, 12 to 15 minutes.

  3. Serve the sweet potatoes topped with the chili and cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417 Calories
18g Fat
35g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 31g 61%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Vitamin A 24269IU 485%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Folate 42mcg 10%
Sodium 443mg 19%
Calcium 233mg 18%
Iron 5mg 30%
Magnesium 81mg 19%
Potassium 1286mg 27%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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