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Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
3.6 from 216 votes

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty vegetarian dish where baked sweet potatoes are filled with sautéed vegetables, black beans, and fresh herbs, then lightly dressed with a tangy tahini sauce. The sweetness of the tender potatoes complements the savory, slightly smoky filling, enhanced by fresh ingredients like spinach and cherry tomatoes. This recipe offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors suitable for a wholesome meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 potatoes
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potato
  • ½ cup black beans cooked
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • ½ cup bell pepper chopped, yellow or red
  • ½ cup mushrooms sliced
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 10 cherry tomato
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • 2 spring onions green part only, chopped
  • cilantro to taste, fresh
  • sriracha to taste, or hot sauce
Zesty Tahini Dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons tahini
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar or water
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos (tamari or soy sauce would work too)
  • 4 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce potatoes with a fork several times and bake for about one hour or until tender.
  2. While potatoes are baking, blend together the zesty tahini dressing in a blender. Set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, mushrooms and peppers in a skillet until soft, about 3 minutes or so. Add in spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  4. Remove potatoes from oven, cut the sweet potatoes open, mash each side with a fork and sprinkle on a little sea salt and pepper to season.
  5. Start with the sautéed onion and spinach mixture, then add black beans, tomatoes, avocado, spring onion and cilantro. Drizzle desired amount of zesty tahini dressing over each potato. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1potato Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Sodium 967mg (40%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Serving 1potato
Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Sodium 967mg 40%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.