Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a wholesome and delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a variety of savory fillings. This recipe features tender, baked sweet potatoes filled with black beans, corn, and melted cheese, making it a nutritious choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, enhanced by fresh avocado on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 ripe avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- While baking, mix black beans, corn, half of the cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once baked, slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and gently mash some flesh inside. Stuff with the filling mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over each potato and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your fillings with ingredients like sautéed spinach or cooked quinoa. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.