Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of roasted sweet potatoes, earthy black beans, and creamy avocado in this nourishing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry, pierce several times with a fork, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until fork-tender.
- 4. Mix the Black Beans: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine black beans, chili powder, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well to coat.
- 5. Slice and Stuff: Once roasted, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice each potato down the center without cutting all the way through and gently open.
- 6. Assemble: Spoon seasoned black beans generously into each sweet potato half. Top with diced avocado and drizzle with extra lime juice.
- 7. Serve Warm: Transfer to plates and serve immediately for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg