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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A healthy and satisfying dish combining sweet potatoes with black beans, avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime crema, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Wash and pierce with a fork
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling
For the filling
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the cilantro lime crema
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the cilantro lime crema by mixing Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced avocado, and red onion.
  2. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly, then slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  3. Fill each sweet potato with the black bean and avocado mixture, then drizzle with cilantro lime crema.
Serving
  1. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve.

Notes

For a quicker version, microwave the sweet potatoes for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Feel free to add your favorite spices to the black bean mixture, such as cumin or chili powder. Use different toppings like cheese or salsa to customize each stuffed sweet potato.