Vegetarian Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ever since having my son, I’ve realized that pregnancy and becoming a mother has changed my tastebuds.

One thing that  I can’t get enough of lately is sweet potatoes!

These vegetarian mexican stuffed sweet potatoes, to be specific.

Ever since making this recipe I’ve had to have it at least once a week!

I’m really diggin’ the flavor of sweet potato in savory dishes.

They are creamy, filling, and add a great salty sweet contrast to dinner. I just can’t get enough!

Crosby loves sweet potatoes too (he must get that from his mama.)

When roasting these up for dinner I’ll save him some to puree with a little coconut oil and water. So easy!

What’s your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes?

Vegetarian Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Joy Shull

vegetarian mexican stuffed sweet potatoes

4.69 from 16 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 servings

Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 can black beans drained, rinsed, and patted dry
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1 small lime
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup shredded mexican cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425
• Rinse and scrub sweet potatoes and poke holes with a fork
• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until fork tender
• Cut sweet potatoes in half long ways
• Gently scoop out filling and place in a bowl - making sure to leave a little around the edges to keep the skins from falling apart (I used about 2 cups worth)
• Add beans, cilantro, lime, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and chili powder
• Stir until combined
• Scoop filling back into the 4 halves of the sweet potatoes
• Top each half with ¼ cup shredded mexican cheese
• Bake at 425 for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese starts to brown
• Serve topped with sour cream
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 835mgFiber: 10gSugar: 12g

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