As summer schedules fill up with cross-country trips, social events, and activities for the kids, meal planning can be a challenge. North Carolina Sweetpotatoes provide a family-friendly solution that enhances both flavor and nutrition in sweet and savory dishes.

Sweetpotato Meal Prep Jars

These meal prep jars are perfect for grab-and-go lunches during busy workweeks or quick bites over hectic weekends. Packed with beta-carotene antioxidants, sweetpotatoes support healthy vision, immune defense, and skin. The fiber in sweetpotatoes also supports digestion and steady energy, pairing well with protein-packed beef and black beans.

To make the Sweetpotato Meal Prep Jars, start by preheating the oven to 400 F. Toss sweetpotatoes with olive oil and taco seasoning, then spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. In a skillet, brown ground grass-fed beef with taco seasoning. Assemble the meal prep jars by layering the ingredients, including the sweetpotatoes, beef, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.

For a refreshing twist, add a pico de gallo dressing made with pico de gallo, sour cream, and taco seasoning. This ready-to-eat recipe is a great way to fuel up for busy summer days.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.