Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

creamy and luscious

Recipe by
Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
Cooking Mode
Prevents your screen from turning off while cooking

Ingredients

Adjust servings:

Nutritional Information

238
calories
3g
fat
44g
carbohydrates
12g
protein
5g
fiber
320mg
sodium
Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

Recipe Description

Looking for a simple budget-friendly recipe? Try these Tuna Sweet Potato Skins! They are as delicious as they are economical. Even better, sweet potatoes are a tasty way to add extra fiber and antioxidants to your diet. Starting with microwave-cooked sweet potatoes, we add flaked tuna, thinly sliced red onion, red chili, and a squeeze of lime to brighten the flavor. Serve topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt to balance out the heat and a scattering of cilantro leaves for a refreshing lightness. 

To start, you’ll need 4 small sweet potatoes. Microwave the pierced sweet potatoes until tender. Then slice them in half lengthwise and top with tuna, sliced onion, and chopped chili and squeeze the lime over the top. Dollop with Greek yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Serve right away and enjoy! 

To make the Tuna Sweet Potato Skins, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Microwave sweet potatoes

    20 min
    Step 1 - Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

    Scrub 4 small sweet potatoes and pierce them all over with a fork. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 18 to 20 minutes or until tender.

  2. 2

    Slice in half

    2 min
    Step 2 - Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

    Slice the cooked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a serving platter.

  3. 3

    Add toppings

    3 min
    Step 3 - Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

    Flake the drained tuna with a fork. Divide the tuna between the sweet potatoes. Top each sweet potato half with thinly sliced red onion and chopped red chili, if using, then squeeze the lime juice over the top.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Tuna Sweet Potato Skins

    To serve, dollop with Greek yogurt and top with cilantro leaves. Enjoy!

These easy Tuna Sweet Potato Skins include a delicious combination of tuna, red onion, chili, and a squeeze of lime. Top it off with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal that your family will love. Did you make this recipe? Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

Have you made this recipe? Share your experience and help other cooks!

★★★★★
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Wendy
February 7, 2025
Verified

Simply mouth-watering magic!

David
January 28, 2025
Verified

WOW! These Tuna Sweet Potato Skins were a hit at our game night! My wife and I whipped them up in no time, and everyone loved the flavors! The creamy yogurt and lime combo made my tastebuds dance! Def coming back for more!

Frankie
October 17, 2024
Verified

Yo, these Tuna Sweet Potato Skins are legit awesome! Made 'em for the fam last night and they totally devoured 'em! Super easy and packed with flavor. I added some extra lime juice for zing. Perfect for a chill night in. Gonna make these again for sure! 💥🙌

Megan
August 15, 2024
Verified

Tasty and simple

Rachel
July 10, 2024
Verified

Superb crisp taste!

Jess
June 25, 2024
Verified

Awesome! Made these for a family dinner, everyone loved them. The sweet potatoes with tuna was a hit! Will definitly make again!

Natalie Smith
May 6, 2024
Verified

I made these Tuna Sweet Potato Skins for friends during movie night. They were a hit! The flavors blend so well together, and they’re super easy to whip up.

Kiki
January 31, 2024
Verified

Yummm!

Haley75
January 6, 2024
Verified

Quick dinner success!

Amy
November 24, 2023
Verified

Delish!

Irene
September 26, 2023
Verified

Amazing! Made these for my family last night, and everyone loved them. They're super simple and healthy; sweet potatoes and tuna are a winning combo! Will definitely make again.

Mike
September 5, 2023
Verified

Man, these Tuna Sweet Potato Skins are a game changer. My kids devoured them, and I felt like a rockstar for making it so easy. A win for sure, they're perfect for busy nights.

Victor
September 1, 2023
Verified

Delicious and easy!

Wendy Johnson
July 25, 2023
Verified

Superb! These Tuna Sweet Potato Skins were a hit with my family! My kids loved helping me scoop out the sweet potatoes. We added our own twist with some extra spices. Deliciously healthy and so easy to prepare—will definitely make again!

Hannah
July 21, 2023
Verified

Yasss! These Tuna Sweet Potato Skins are total MVPs in my kitchen. Made ‘em for a game night with the hubby, and we devoured ‘em! Super easy and the flavors just pop. Lime and yogurt? Genius! Totally making this again. Thankful for recipes like this!

Taste of the dish
Accuracy of stated difficulty
Instruction accuracy
Would you recommend this recipe to others?
0/1000
Add photos
Upload photos of your result. This will help others see how the dish should look.

Author Information

Email will not be displayed publicly