Baked Sweet Potato Black Beans (Printable)

Baked sweet potatoes with black beans, veggies, lime crema and fresh garnishes for a hearty, vibrant vegetarian meal.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
05 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Beans

07 - 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lime Crema

12 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
13 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
14 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
02 - While sweet potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté red onion and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the lime crema.
05 - Once the sweet potatoes are baked, cut a slit lengthwise in each and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Spoon the black bean mixture evenly into each sweet potato. Top with sautéed peppers and onions, avocado slices, and a dollop of lime crema.
06 - Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just one hour with minimal hands on time
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors
  • Easily customizable with toppings and spices
  • Packed with plant based protein and fiber
02 -
  • High in fiber and plant based protein making it a nutritious complete meal
  • Can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving
  • Sweet potatoes provide over 400 percent of your daily vitamin A needs
  • Naturally gluten free and easily adaptable for vegan diets
03 -
  • Pierce your sweet potatoes thoroughly before baking to prevent them from exploding in the oven
  • For extra flavor toast your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the beans
  • Let the sweet potatoes rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier handling and fluffier texture

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