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Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe – Mexican Stuffed Style

If asked what my desert island food would be, I just might say the humble baked sweet potato. Okay, I would totallysay the sweet potato. First off, they are nutritious to boot! Did you know these tubers are one of the most nutritious vegetables in the produce section? So not only would I be eating a tasty dinner each night on my island, I would be getting all sorts of nutrients. And let’s not forget to mention how downright delicious these spuds are! They are creamy, slightly sweet, and full of carb-y goodness.

Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Now, white baked potatoes seem to get all the love, but trust me on this one, a baked sweet potato is totally in the same league. This orange spud can hold its own in the baked potato department.

Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes recipe

Now, taking sweet potatoes to the next level is as easy as loading them with all sorts of toppings. It takes this veggie from a side dish to the star of the show. My favorite topping combination is Mexican inspired. The earthy flavors of black beans, the spiciness of salsa, and the cooling creaminess of guacamole are the perfect accompaniments to a perfectly baked sweet potato.

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So get ready to pile these spuds high with all the toppings!

Ingredients you’ll need for baked sweet potato:

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 2 cans black beans, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup medium or mild salsa
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • Zest of one lime

Ingredients For the slaw:

  • 1/2 small cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional for serving:

  • Avocado
  • Extra salsa

Directions to prepare the Mexican style stuffed baked sweet potato

  1. Wrap the potatoes in foil and bake at450degreesfor 1 hour.

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  1. While the potatoes are baking, combine the beans, garlic, salsa, vegetable broth, salt, cumin, and coriander in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has thickened and the beans are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest. Cover and set aside.

Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes beans

  1. Add all of the slaw ingredients into a bowl, and toss to combine.

Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes combine

  1. Once the potatoes are cool enough to touch, remove from the foil and cut a slit lengthwise down the center. Fill with black beans and top with slaw. Serve with avocado and extra salsa.

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Yield: 4

Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe - Mexican Stuffed Style

Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes

Add a mexican mix to your baked sweet potatoes and enjoy a delicious meal!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

Baked sweet potato

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 2 cans black beans, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup medium or mild salsa
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • Zest of one lime

Ingredients for the slaw

  • 1/2 small cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional for serving

  • Avocado
  • Extra salsa

Instructions

  1. Wrap the potatoes in foil and bake at 450 degrees for 1 hour.
  2. While the potatoes are baking, combine the beans, garlic, salsa, vegetable broth, salt, cumin, and coriander in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has thickened and the beans are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest. Cover and set aside.
  3. Add all of the slaw ingredients into a bowl, and toss to combine.
  4. Once the potatoes are cool enough to touch, remove from the foil and cut a slit lengthwise down the center. Fill with black beans and top with slaw. Serve with avocado and extra salsa.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 332Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1221mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 17gSugar: 11gProtein: 12g

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