Description
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and nutritious meal featuring baked sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful mixture of black beans, corn, and spices, topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a wholesome, satisfying vegetarian dish that is easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors.
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 your 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 for even cooking.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook Filling: While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans and corn kernels and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Season Filling: Add ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the black bean and corn mixture. Stir well and cook for another minute to blend the spices.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes for Stuffing: When the sweet potatoes are cooked, carefully slice them open lengthwise. Use a fork to gently fluff the inside flesh to create a perfect base for the filling.
- Stuff Potatoes: Spoon the seasoned black bean and corn mixture evenly into each sweet potato.
- Add Toppings: Top each stuffed potato with diced avocado and drizzle with lime juice for added freshness and creaminess.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the stuffed sweet potatoes and serve warm for a tasty and filling meal.
Notes
- For extra protein, add shredded cooked chicken or cheese if not vegetarian.
- Use a fork to fluff the sweet potato flesh gently to avoid mashing it too much.
- Customize toppings by adding salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce to taste.
- Sweet potatoes can be microwaved in advance to reduce baking time if needed.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
