Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in our Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s simple to prepare. These hearty sweet potatoes are filled with a zesty mixture of black beans, corn, and spices, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress. With the option to customize your toppings—such as creamy avocado or Greek yogurt—these stuffed sweet potatoes make for a satisfying and healthy choice. Perfect for meal prep, you can enjoy them throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Diced avocado for topping
- Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cumin, chili powder, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once baked, cool sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes. Slice lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork.
- Generously fill each potato with the prepared mixture.
- Top with diced avocado and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg