Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Loaded Sweet Potatoes, a perfect blend of sweet and savory! This easy-to-make dish features fluffy baked sweet potatoes generously stuffed with nutritious toppings like creamy avocado, protein-rich black beans, and crispy bacon bits. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these loaded sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can create a hearty meal that satisfies both your taste buds and health goals. Customize your toppings to suit your preferences and enjoy a nutritious meal that’s as versatile as it is tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cooked bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick them several times with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes bake, prepare your toppings: rinse black beans, dice avocados, and cook bacon bits until crispy.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Slice each potato open without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each potato with black beans, avocado, bacon bits, and finish with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Loaded Sweet Potato (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg