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Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These easy cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are fully loaded with black beans, corn, lots of melty Cabot cheese, and a mountain of tasty toppings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 467 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups black beans (approx. 2 cans) drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (steamed from fresh/frozen or canned)
- ½-1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated (plus any extra to taste)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 2 TBSP minced red onion (optional)
- 2-3 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro or scallions or some of each!
- guacamole to taste
EXTRA TOPPING OPTIONS
- grilled or roasted veggies
- salsa
- salsa verde
- Pico de Gallo
- sliced black olives
- fresh spinach
- Pickled red onion
- greek yogurt or sour cream
- warm queso
Instructions
- 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.
Cup of Yum
Microwave Sweet Potato Instructions
- 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
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- 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!
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and tomato. Top with a nice layer of Cabot sharp cheddar cheese.
- 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!
- 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
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on any extra toppings or swaps made and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
467kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
344mg
(14%)
Potassium
1252mg
(36%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
32539IU
(651%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
307mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.