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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: A Flavorful Twist on Comfort Food

Stuffed sweet potatoes are a nutritious and customizable meal that offers a delicious escape from boring dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed sweet potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be swapped with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 cup Corn or diced bell peppers
  • 1 small Red Onion diced, or use green onions
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, omit if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic works well too
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado or guacamole
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt/Sour Cream dairy-free alternatives recommended
  • 1 lime Lime or lemon juice as a substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium Bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Southwest Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake sweet potatoes for 45 to 60 minutes until fork-tender and skins are crisp.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  5. Remove baked sweet potatoes from the oven. Slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  6. Stuff each potato with the black bean mixture, packing it generously.
  7. Top with avocado slices and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed sweet potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat at 375°F for best texture.

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