Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes come together with just a few simple ingredients and make for a filling and delicious Vegan dinner!!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 medium- large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup Cashew Cream Sauce you could also use sour cream or plain greek yogurt if not vegan
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ medium red onion finely diced (about 1 cup diced)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 15 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
For serving:
- ½ an avocado chopped
- handful of cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a lightly greased baking tray and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a fork can easily be inserted into the flesh of the potatoes.4 medium- large sweet potatoes
- Prepare the cream sauce by whisking together the cashew cream sauce, lime juice, and black pepper. Set aside.1/2 cup Cashew Cream Sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- When the sweet potatoes have about 10 minutes left, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and then add in onion. Saute for 5 minutes until the onions begins to become translucent. Add in the spices stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes.1/2 medium red onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Add the black beans to the skillet and toss to combine. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the black beans are fully heated through. About 5 minutes. Take off of heat and set aside.1 15 oz can of black beans
- Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, let cool slightly. Once cool, cut the sweet potatoes open and shred the flesh from the skin so that the inside is mashed and easy to scoop out.
- Evenly spread the black bean mixture, avocado, cilantro, and cashew crema sauce on top of the 4 sweet potatoes.1/2 an avocado, handful of cilantro
- Serve immediately and ENJOY!!
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Notes
The bake time on the sweet potatoes may vary a bit depending on the size
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 1319mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32147IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4mg
