Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a flavorful and nutritious dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with savory fillings. This delightful recipe features fluffy sweet potato flesh combined with hearty black beans and melted cheddar cheese, all seasoned to perfection with warm spices. Ideal for both quick weeknight dinners and impressive gatherings, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a versatile meal option that can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy them as a stand-alone dish or pair them with a fresh salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork; allow to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine black beans, cheddar cheese, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes down the center and fluff the insides with a fork. Generously fill each potato with the bean mixture.
- Return the filled sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg