Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes feature microwaved sweet potato halves that have been lightly mashed inside their skins, creating a tender base with a bit of texture. They are filled with a vibrant mixture of black beans, corn, diced tomato, and green onions, seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. This combination provides a sweet, creamy backdrop complemented by a savory and lightly spiced topping.
The recipe focuses on even cooking of the sweet potatoes by using similar-sized tubers and pricking them to prevent bursting. The black bean and corn mixture adds heartiness and a wide range of textures, with fresh vegetables bringing brightness to the dish.
These stuffed potatoes can be served as a main dish or a side, with optional garnishes like guacamole and minced cilantro enhancing the flavors further. The recipe is practical for quick meal preparations and can accommodate leftovers, which work well in other dishes such as tacos or rice bowls.
Using evenly sized sweet potatoes ensures consistent cooking times. Dicing the vegetables finely helps incorporate all flavors evenly. Leftover beans and toppings can be repurposed in various southwestern-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes cut in half (recipe here, microwaved
- 1 can black beans 15 ounces), rinsed and drained, or pinto beans
- 1 can corn rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup tomato diced
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- guacamole for garnish (optional
- cilantro for garnish (optional, minced
Instructions
- Using a spoon, mash the insides of the sweet potato while still leaving them in their skins.
- In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, green onion, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Top sweet potatoes with bean mixture and optionally top with garnishes.
Notes
- Select sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Prick sweet potatoes before microwaving to prevent internal steam buildup and bursting.
- Dice vegetables finely so that each bite includes a mix of all the toppings.
- Leftover beans and toppings can be reused in tacos, tostadas, rice bowls, or burritos.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 16441IU | 329% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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