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Loaded Baked Sweet Potato “Healthified” 

Baked Mexican style vegetarian loaded sweet potato loaded with zesty black beans, melted cheese, salsa with a dollop of cream. What can be better than a 20 minute meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp olive or canola oil
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 red onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1-1/3 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup mild or spicy salsa
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions or cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Poke holes in the potato with a fork, cook on your microwave’s potato setting until potatoes are soft and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes on high for 4 potatoes). If you don't have a microwave, bake about 45 minutes at 400°F.
  2. Combine yogurt and taco seasoning in a small bowl, mix well.
  3. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  4. Add peppers, onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt; cook until the onions have caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add black beans, stir to combine and heat through (about another 5 minutes).
  6. Slice the potato lengthwise down the middle or as I did in the photo, use a fork to pierce the top in an oval shape, then remove the top of each potato.
  7. Top with 2 tbsp shredded cheese, 1/3 cup of black bean mixture, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt mixture and 2 tbsp salsa.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1potato Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 7.5mg (3%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Fiber 10.5g (42%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Serving 1potato
Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 7.5mg 3%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Fiber 10.5g 42%
Sugar 1g 2%

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