Description
Protein loaded sweet potato boats are a healthy delight packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create a boat.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the black bean mixture, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and diced avocado. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the black bean mixture.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the cheese with a dairy-free alternative or omit it entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg