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Black Bean and Avocado Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Black Bean and Avocado Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Wholesome Feast

A nutritious and vibrant dish featuring Black Bean and Avocado Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes the star of the dish, providing sweetness and creamy texture
For the Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans adds protein and fiber
  • 2 medium Avocado make sure it’s ripe
  • 1 small Red Onion offers mild crunch
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice adds acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin for warm flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese for added creaminess

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare sweet potatoes by washing and piercing them with a fork.
  2. Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
  4. Once baked, cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  5. Scoop the filling into each sweet potato half and top with cheese if desired.
  6. Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with Greek yogurt or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are versatile and can be modified with different fillings.

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