Sweet Potato Skins- Texmex Style Recipe

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Sweet Potato Skins- Texmex Style
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Directions:

  1. Bake the sweet potatoes at 400F for 40 minutes, or until done. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  2. In a small skillet, brown the ground beef. Skim off any accumulated fat, and add taco seasoning, plus any liquid called for in the recipe. Simmer gently until liquid is almost gone. It's very important to skim as much fat as possible, to avoid a slimy texture.
  3. Set the oven for broil, and allow to preheat as you complete the assembly.
  4. Once the potatoes are cool, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out most of the potato inside. Leave 1/8 to 1/4 inch of flesh, so that the skins don't fall apart when you pick them up.
  5. Place the potato shells on a baking sheet covered with foil, or sprayed with cooking spray so they don't stick.
  6. Sprinkle the potato shells with salt and chili powder. The amounts I've given are estimates, use more or less according to your taste.
  7. Top each shell with taco meat, green onion, and cheese.
  8. Broil until the cheese is melted, and the skins are heated through, about 5-8 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately with the garnishes of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.89 Kcal (1381 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.93g 12%
Cholesterol 49.6mg 17%
Sodium 690.04mg 29%
Potassium 922.48mg 20%
Total Carbs 44.7g 15%
Sugars 16.26g 65%
Dietary Fiber 4.45g 18%
Protein 19.43g 39%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 68%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 179.3mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.2 Kcal (491 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.82g 12%
Cholesterol 17.62mg 17%
Sodium 245.14mg 29%
Potassium 327.72mg 20%
Total Carbs 15.88g 15%
Sugars 5.78g 65%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 18%
Protein 6.9g 39%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 68%
Iron 1.1mg 18%
Calcium 63.7mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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