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title: Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/2018w50-r15c-southwestern-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-5bcf5986ae08b52c2c1af982
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Southwestern
  - Quick
  - Easy
  - Family Friendly
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1100
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Warm spices and chipotle create a rich, savory filling
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/southwestern-stuffed-sweet-potatoes.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Mince or grate @garlic{2%cloves}. Core, seed, and cut @poblano peppers{2%pieces} into small squares. Trim, then thinly slice @scallions{2%pieces}, separating greens and whites. Zest @limes{2%pieces}, then cut each into quarters.

Prick @sweet potatoes{2%pieces} all over with a fork. Place on a plate. Microwave on high until tender ~{8%minutes}. [- - A fork should easily glide into the center of the potatoes. If not tender, continue to microwave in ~{1%minute} increments. - - ] Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp}, lime zest, 2 tbsp water, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

Heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground pork{12%oz}, garlic, poblanos, scallion whites, @southwest spice blend{1%tbsp}, salt, pepper, and ½ tsp @chipotle powder{½%tsp}. [- - Add more chipotle if you like it spicy. - - ] Cook, tossing, until pork is cooked through and veggies are tender ~{5%minutes}. Add @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit} and ½ cup water, stirring until thoroughly combined.

Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise; fluff insides with a fork. Top each half with ½ tbsp @butter{1%tbsp}; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Divide sweet potatoes between plates and top with pork mixture. Evenly sprinkle with @cheddar cheese{½%cup} and drizzle with crema. Garnish with scallion greens. Serve with @hot sauce{2%tbsp} and remaining lime quarters on the side.