Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also lower in calories compared to regular potatoes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Healthy Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 large Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn Kernels
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Prick them with a fork, then place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
4. Add black beans, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
6. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
7. Spoon the black bean mixture over the sweet potatoes and top with cheddar cheese.
8. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 340kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 12g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.