Sugar-Free Stuffed Sweet Potato with Black Beans and Avocado
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant recipe for Sugar-Free Stuffed Sweet Potato with Black Beans and Avocado! This wholesome dish combines tender, oven-baked sweet potatoes with a perfectly spiced black bean filling, featuring aromatic cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Topped with creamy mashed avocado laced with fresh lime juice, plus a colorful medley of diced tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and optional jalapeño for a kick, this nutrient-packed meal is as satisfying as it is delicious. Ideal for gluten-free and sugar-free diets, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a breeze to prepare in under an hour and make a fantastic plant-based dinner option for the whole family. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe for those seeking a nourishing and flavorful meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups cooked black beans
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 large avocado
- 1 whole lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce each one several times with a fork. Rub the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the black bean filling. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add the cooked black beans to the skillet, along with the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and flavorful. Set aside.
Prepare the avocado topping by halving and pitting the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash it with a fork. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and mix well. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt if desired.
Finely chop the red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro leaves. Set aside along with the diced tomatoes.
Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, let them cool for 5 minutes. Carefully slice each one open lengthwise, being cautious not to cut all the way through, and gently fluff the interior with a fork.
Fill each sweet potato with a generous portion of the spiced black bean mixture.
Top the stuffed sweet potatoes with the mashed avocado, followed by the diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this wholesome sugar-free meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2899 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.8 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.2 g | 265% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3696 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
