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Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These stuffed sweet potatoes feature a creamy, tender interior filled with a hearty mixture of black beans, corn, tomato, and sharp cheddar cheese. The sweet, roasted or microwaved potatoes provide a natural sweetness that balances the savory, slightly spicy filling enhanced with jalapeño and fresh cilantro. This filling can be customized with a variety of toppings like guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt, making it a versatile option for a comforting vegetarian meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potato medium
  • 2 cups black beans (approx. 2 cans) drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (steamed from fresh/frozen or canned)
  • ½-1 cup tomato chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese plus any extra to taste, Cabot brand, seriously sharp, freshly grated
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 2 TBSP red onion optional, minced
  • 2-3 TBSP cilantro or some of each!, fresh chopped or scallions
  • guacamole to taste
EXTRA TOPPING OPTIONS
  • vegetables grilled or roasted
  • salsa
  • salsa verde
  • Pico de Gallo
  • black olive sliced
  • spinach fresh
  • Pickled red onion
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Queso warm

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Pierce each a few times (in different spots) with a fork or pairing knife. Next choose one of the cooking methods below.
Microwave Sweet Potato Instructions
  1. Cooking each one at a time, wrap sweet potato with a slightly damp paper towel and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Flip it over to other side and microwave for 2 additional minutes or until fork-tender with a fluffy interior. Larger spuds may take 7-8 minutes while smaller ones are typically done in 5 minutes.
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Rub sweet potatoes with a teeny bit of olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. The salt is 100% optional but I love a crispy salty skin on my potatoes - yum!
  3. Bake 45-60 minutes or the inside of the sweet potatoes are tender throughout. (I buy larger potatoes and bake mine for an hour)
While the Potatoes Cook
  1. While the potatoes cook prep all your mix-ins and toppings. This way once they're done all you have to do is stuff and scarf!
Stuff Those Sweet Potatoes!
  1. Once your potatoes are done cooking, allow to cool slightly and slice vertically down the center. Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to fluff the sweet potato inside.
  2. Stir in black beans, corn, and tomato. Top with a nice layer of Cabot sharp cheddar cheese.
  3. For melty cheese, pop the potatoes back in the oven for 5-8 minutes (or you can microwave it until melty) then pile mile-high with your choice of toppings!
  4. For these particular stuffed sweet potatoes, I added some homemade queso, cilantro, scallions, minced red onion, sliced jalapeños ,and guacamole. SO GOOD! Feel free to mix and match toppings and see the blog post for a full list of delicious options.

Notes

  • Choose to cook sweet potatoes by microwave for a quick option or bake in the oven for a crispier skin and deeper flavor.
  • Drain and rinse canned black beans well to reduce sodium and improve flavor.
  • Customize toppings based on preference, such as guacamole, salsa, or pickled onions to vary texture and taste.
  • Estimate nutrition based on actual toppings and ingredient quantities, as these can vary greatly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 344mg (14%) Potassium 1252mg (27%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 32539IU (651%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 307mg (31%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 344mg 14%
Potassium 1252mg 27%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 32539IU 651%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 307mg 31%
Iron 4mg 22%

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