Baked Sweet Potato Nachos with Turkey
6 servings · 20 min prep · 30 min cook
Macros per serving
↓ 33% fewer calories · 180 kcal saved
Smart swaps
- Tortilla chips→Baked sweet potato rounds
Replaces fried refined-corn chips with nutrient-dense sweet potato, adding beta-carotene, vitamin A, and fiber.
- Ground beef + refried beans→Lean turkey + whole black beans
Cuts saturated fat by 65%; whole black beans add more fiber and antioxidants than refined refried beans.
- Sour cream + nacho cheese→Greek yogurt + real shredded cheese
Eliminates processed cheese sauce; Greek yogurt adds protein while real cheese gives better flavor in smaller amounts.
- No fresh toppings→Fresh pico de gallo + avocado
Adds raw vegetables for vitamin C and healthy monounsaturated fats from avocado.
Original
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup jarred nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup canned refried beans
- 0.25 cup pickled jalapenos
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Healthy version
- •3 whole large sweet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
- •93% lean ground turkey
- •1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- •0.75 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- •0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- •1 cup fresh pico de gallo
- •1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- •2 tsp chili powder
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •0.5 tsp garlic powder
- •0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •fresh cilantro and lime wedges
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Toss with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and smoked paprika. Spread in a single layer on baking sheets.
- 3
Bake sweet potato rounds 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes until edges are crispy.
15 minutes10 minutes - 4
Meanwhile, cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, for 6-7 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook 1 more minute.
6–7 minutes - 5
Stir in black beans and 2 tbsp water. Simmer 3 minutes until heated through.
3 minutes - 6
Arrange baked sweet potato rounds on an oven-safe platter, overlapping slightly. Top with turkey-bean mixture and shredded cheese.
- 7
Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
2–3 minutes - 8
Top with pico de gallo, diced avocado, dollops of Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.