5 from 21 votes
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are halved and microwaved, then mashed gently in their skins before being topped with a seasoned mixture of black beans, corn, tomato, green onion, and cumin. The texture combines the softness of sweet potatoes with the fresh crunch and hearty beans, offering a balanced and satisfying meal option with a southwestern twist.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine:
Spanish
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% 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.