Sweet Potato Boats

Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants and can help support a healthy immune system.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sweet Potato Boats

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish 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: 880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 600 gram Sweet Potatoes
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 cup Red Onion
• 0.5 cup Red Bell Pepper
• 0.5 cup Corn Kernels
• 0.5 cup Black Beans
• 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise.
3. Place the sweet potato halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. Dice the red onion and red bell pepper.
7. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and red bell pepper. Cook until softened.
8. Add corn kernels and black beans to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
9. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
10. Scoop out some of the flesh from each sweet potato half to create a hollow space.
11. Fill each sweet potato boat with the vegetable mixture from the skillet.
12. Top each sweet potato boat with shredded cheddar cheese.
13. Return the sweet potato boats to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g8%

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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.