Loaded sweet potatoes: Discover their tasty benefits today!
Loaded sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a variety of toppings for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings.
- In a bowl, mix black beans, corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, then slice them open.
- Top each sweet potato with the black bean mixture, diced avocado, Greek yogurt, and green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg