Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritious canvas for flavor, making them perfect for stuffing with savory fillings. These stuffed sweet potatoes are not just delicious; they’re also visually stunning and versatile, allowing you to customize ingredients based on your preferences. Whether you want a cozy family meal or a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress. Packed with healthy ingredients like black beans and corn, each bite delivers a delightful mix of sweetness and savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cheese, lime juice, cumin, paprika, and green onions.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open and fluff the insides.
- Stuff each potato with the filling mixture and sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt and garnish with extra green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg