🍠 A vibrant and satisfying dish, these Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Avocado are packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection, then filled with a zesty black bean mixture and topped with creamy avocado for a simple, nourishing meal. 🥑✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍠 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 cup cooked black beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥑 Toppings
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Optional: ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese, hot sauce for drizzling
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🔥 Instructions
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce them several times with a fork.
• Place directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet.
• Roast for 45–60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
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2. Prepare the Filling
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté diced red onion until soft, about 4–5 minutes.
• Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Stir in black beans, cooking just until warmed through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
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3. Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly.
• Slice each potato lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Gently open the potatoes and fluff the flesh with a fork.
• Spoon the black bean mixture into each potato.
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4. Add the Toppings
• Top each stuffed potato with diced avocado and a sprinkle of cilantro.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
• Add crumbled feta or cotija cheese and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
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✨ A colorful, nutritious meal that’s as delicious as it is wholesome.
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