Stuffed Sweet Potato {How to Microwave} Lil' Luna from lilluna.com
Description
Stuffed sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal option that can be customized to fit your taste buds. This recipe is a 5-star favorite that is sure to impress your friends and family. The sweet potatoes are baked to perfection and then stuffed with a savory mixture of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices. The end result is a meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.
Prep Time
This recipe requires about 15 minutes of prep time.
Cook Time
The sweet potatoes take about 45 minutes to bake in the oven.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need: - 4 medium sweet potatoes - 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 cup of corn kernels - 1 cup of diced tomatoes - 1 teaspoon of chili powder - 1 teaspoon of cumin - 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder - Salt and pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Equipment
- Baking sheet - Mixing bowl - Spoon - Knife
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2. Wash the sweet potatoes and poke them with a fork a few times. 3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them for 45 minutes, or until they are tender. 4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the stuffing mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well. 5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. 6. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise and gently mash the insides with a fork. 7. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the sweet potatoes, filling them to the top. 8. Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake them for an additional 10 minutes. 9. Once they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the stuffing mixture to your liking by adding different vegetables or spices. - If you don't have black beans, you can use any other type of bean. - Make sure to poke the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking them to prevent them from exploding in the oven.
Nutrition Info
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains: - Calories: 335 - Fat: 7g - Carbohydrates: 61g - Fiber: 12g - Protein: 10g
Recipe Tips
- To save time, you can bake the sweet potatoes ahead of time and then stuff them when you're ready to eat. - Top the stuffed sweet potatoes with avocado, cheese, or sour cream for added flavor. - Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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