Description
Indulge in the ultimate loaded sweet potato experience with this delightful recipe that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. Each fluffy sweet potato is artfully stuffed with a medley of vibrant toppings like black beans, corn, and creamy Greek yogurt, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in under an hour—but also caters to various dietary preferences, allowing you to customize each serving. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a family dinner, these loaded sweet potatoes are sure to impress while providing essential nutrients to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium organic sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes bake, prepare your toppings by rinsing the black beans and thawing the corn if using frozen.
- Once baked, carefully slice each sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each potato with black beans and corn, then top with Greek yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded sweet potato (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg