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Sweetpotato Meal Prep Jar

Recipe created by Mia Syn
Here’s how to make sweetpotato meal prep jars that are perfect for grab and go lunches during your busy work week. Sweetpotatoes are packed with beta-carotene antioxidants that our body converts to vitamin A for healthy vision, immune defense, and skin, plus fiber to support digestion and steady energy. 
These sweetpotato meal prep jars are balanced with satisfy protein from grass fed beef and black beans and filling veggie fiber from sweet potatoes, corn and romaine. Simply dump out onto a plate when you are ready to enjoy! 
This makes 3 servings. Sweetpotatoes are packed with beta-carotene antioxidants that our body converts to vitamin A for healthy vision, immune defense, and skin, plus fiber to support digestion and steady energy. These sweetpotato meal prep jars are packed with satisfying fiber and protein and flavor.  

Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 682 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes chopped
  • 2½ tbsp taco seasoning divided
  • 1 lb ground grass-fed beef
  • ½ cup pico de gallo
  • ½ cup cooked corn
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 can black beans rinsed

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup pico de gallo
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • ½ tsp taco seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Toss the sweetpotatoes with olive oil and 1 tbsp taco seasoning. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway.
  • Brown the beef in a skillet with 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning.
  • In a medium glass, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients. 
  • Assemble three meal prep jars with dressing at the bottom, followed by black beans, corn, pico de gallo, the cooked beef, cheese, sweetpotato, and romaine.
  • Dump out onto a plate when you are ready to enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Meal Prep Jar
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
682
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
102
mg
34
%
Sodium
 
943
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
1353
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
 
65
g
22
%
Fiber
 
13
g
54
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
24786
IU
496
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
196
mg
20
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
52
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 1353mgFiber: 13gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 24786IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 6mgNet Carbohydrates: 52g