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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Feta


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  • Author: fatina
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm, caramelized sweet potatoes stuffed with black beans, feta, and topped with a quick lime crema, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 kg (about 4 medium) sweet potatoes
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
  • 400 g (1 can, drained) black beans
  • 120 g (1 medium) red bell pepper, diced
  • 100 g (1 small) onion, diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice and zest
  • 80 g (3 oz) feta or queso fresco
  • 60 g (¼ cup) Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, avocado slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Scrub sweet potatoes, pat dry, rub with olive oil and salt, then place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35–45 minutes until skins are blistered.
  2. Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to make the lime crema. Chill until ready.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, mashing some beans.
  5. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning, cooking another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and mix in cilantro if using.
  6. Slice each roasted potato lengthwise, gently mash the interior, and spoon the bean filling into each potato. Top with crumbled feta and broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese browns.
  7. Drizzle lime crema over each potato and garnish with scallions, avocado, or cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

For crisper skins, roast potatoes directly on the oven rack with a baking sheet below to catch drips. Use consistent potato sizes for even cooking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg