Description
Stuffed sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, marrying the natural sweetness of tender baked sweet potatoes with savory fillings. This delightful dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, stuffed sweet potatoes are sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until heated through.
- In a bowl, mix the warm bean mixture with cheese and sour cream/yogurt until well blended.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork. Stuff with the filling mixture.
- Top with additional cheese if desired and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg