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Soy Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Soy Taco Sweet Potatoes are is a delicious and easy vegetarian meal perfect for any day of the week.  Taco spiced veggie meat crumbles, sautéed peppers, and beans stuffed into a baked sweet potato with all the delicious taco fixings!  Great make ahead meal and kid friendly.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Medium Sweet Potatoes
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper, Seeds removed
  • ½ White Onion
  • 1 Jalapeno, Seeds removed to make less spicy
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Pound 12 Ounces Veggie Crumbles (I use LightLife Smart Ground Original Crumbles)
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Canned Pinto Beans
  • Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese, For Garnish
  • Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt, For Garnish
  • Cilantro, Chopped, For Garnish
  • Green Onions, Chopped, For Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Clean sweet potatoes and pierce the outside with a fork about 5 times.
  • Loosely wrap potatoes in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender.
  • Dice bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno and set aside.
  • Heat large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add diced bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno.
  • Sauté for 7 minutes, until onion is translucent.
  • Add veggie meat and break up.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and cumin.
  • Add water and mix well.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add pinto beans and corn and stir until combined. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Turn heat off.

To Serve:

  • Gently cut into the center of the baked sweet potato and open the potato.
  • Add ½ cup veggie meat mixture into the middle of the potato.
  • Top with cheese, Greek yogurt, cilantro and green onions.

Notes

To save on time, make the veggie crumbles the day before serving!
Nutrition is based on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Program guidelines. Nutrition calculated using Weight Watchers calculator.
NUTRITION: Serves 5, 1 Potato plus ½ cup veggie meat - (8 SmartPoints Per Serving) CALORIES: 262 FAT: 2.8 SATURATED FAT: 1.1 CARBS: 40.9 FIBER: 9.9 SUGARS: 8.5 PROTEIN: 20.7