Vickys Sweet Potatoes with a Smoky Tomato Filling
Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy choice for any meal.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 800 gram Sweet Potatoes
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 can Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and cumin, and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create a well.
- Spoon the smoky tomato filling into each sweet potato well.
- Place the filled sweet potatoes back in the oven for 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 16g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.