Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Savoury Filling
Hearty stuffed sweet potatoes filled with a savory mixture of vegetables, beans, and warm spices for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 65 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until tender.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let cool slightly. Cut each lengthwise and gently mash the inside with a fork.
- Spoon the savory filling into each sweet potato.
- Top with cheese if desired and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute black beans with chickpeas or lentils.
- Add cooked ground turkey or chicken for extra protein.
- Top with avocado, salsa, or Greek yogurt for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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