Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 sweet
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
The recipe starts by cooking sweet potatoes until tender, either microwaving or baking until easily pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, a filling is made by heating together fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and seasonings like garlic powder, cumin, coriander, and salt. Fresh cilantro and lime juice are stirred in to add brightness and herbaceous flavor.
The warm black bean mixture is spooned into the split sweet potatoes, creating a colorful and nutrient-rich main. Toppings of sour cream, guacamole, and extra cilantro add creamy and fresh contrast. This dish provides a blend of soft and chunky textures as well as a mix of earthy and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potato
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes canned, undrained
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped finely
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro for garnish
- guacamole
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Scrub the sweet potatoes the pierce them with a fork several times. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through. Alternatively, bake in the oven at 375°F for 45 minutes until they are tender and can easily pierced with a fork.
- Combine the tomatoes, black beans, corn and spices in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup cilantro and the lime juice and mix thoroughly.
- Cut deep into the sweet potatoes, and fill with the black bean salad.
- Top with sour cream guacamole, and some extra cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sweet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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