Beluga Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Beluga Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry beluga lentils/caviar black lentils; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp dry thyme; 1 to 2 chipotle chili in adobo sauce; 1/2 cup corn; 3-4 sweet potatoes; guacamole

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
2
Calories
399 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Fusion

Beluga Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Danielle Hudson

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These Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes have beluga lentils cooked w/ chipotle peppers, served with mexican toppings. Gluten-free, Soy-free Vegan Recipe

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup dry beluga lentils/caviar black lentils picked through and washed or other brown lentils
3/4 cup water or more water depending on the lentils used
1/3 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1 to 2 chipotle chili in adobo sauce use less for less spice
1/2 cup corn frozen or fresh or other other veggies
3-4 sweet potatoes
guacamole vegan sour cream/mayo/cashew cream, cilantro, lemon juice for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes and bake for 50 minutes to an hour until tender. Poke a few more holes mid way through baking.
Wash and drain the lentils. Add to a pan with 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil at medium heat. 4-5 minutes.
Lower the heat to low-medium and cook partially covered for 15 minutes. Add more water if the lentils begin to stick. Adjust water according to lentils used.
Add the salt, spices, chopped chipotle pepper and corn to the lentils. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, cool slightly. Slice the baked sweet potatoes. Load them up with the lentil mixture. Add a dollop of guacamole, vegan sour cream or cashew cream, chopped cilantro, lemon juice. use any other toppings like salsa, pickled jalapenos etc.

Notes

Variations: Mash up the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Top with the cooked lentils and other toppings and serve.
If using cooked lentils or beans: Add the beans with the spices, chipotle peppers, corn and 2 tbsp of water or broth, and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Stuff the baked sweet potato and serve
Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

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Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 853mg (24%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 27800IU (556%) Vitamin C 11.2mg (12%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	399kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	75g	25%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	4g	6%
Sodium	522mg	22%
Potassium	853mg	18%
Fiber	18g	72%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	27800IU	556%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	12%
Calcium	88mg	9%
Iron	5.9mg	33%