Description
These hearty and flavourful Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. Tender roasted sweet potatoes are filled with a savoury, spiced black bean mixture, topped with fresh lime and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil (+ extra for rubbing)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 fresh lime, half for juice, half for wedges (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (+ extra for garnish)
- Optional Toppings: avocado, sour cream/Greek yogurt, hot sauce, crumbled cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes, rub with a little olive oil and salt, and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and water/broth to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, mashing about a quarter of the beans for texture.
- Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice lengthwise, fluff the flesh with a fork, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the black bean filling generously into each sweet potato.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and any desired optional toppings. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins