Description
Delicious and nutritious stuffed sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful blend of black beans, corn, and avocado, perfect as a wholesome vegetarian meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Filling
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook Filling: While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Season Filling: Season the beans and corn mixture with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the ingredients with spices.
- Prepare Potatoes for Stuffing: Once baked, carefully slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and gently fluff the inside flesh with a fork to create space for the filling.
- Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Spoon the seasoned black bean and corn mixture evenly into each sweet potato cavity.
- Add Toppings: Top the stuffed sweet potatoes with diced avocado and drizzle each with lime juice for a fresh, tangy flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute canned black beans and corn to save time.
- For added protein, add shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream if not vegan.
- Adjust the chili powder to your preferred spice level.
- Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Try adding diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
