Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Tender sweet potatoes roasted and topped with black beans, corn, cheese, and fresh garnishes for an easy meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Black Bean & Corn Topping

04 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained if needed
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Cheese & Garnishes

11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 1 small lime, cut into wedges

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork, rub them with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add black beans, corn, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed and fragrant.
04 - Allow sweet potatoes to cool briefly. Slice each lengthwise and gently press open to create a pocket. Fluff the flesh inside with a fork.
05 - Divide the black bean and corn mixture evenly among the sweet potatoes.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled sweet potatoes. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese, if desired.
07 - Top each stuffed sweet potato with sour cream or Greek yogurt, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfying hands-off weeknight dinner
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly
02 -
  • Use ripe firm sweet potatoes for best results
  • For vegan version use plant-based cheese and vegan yogurt
03 -
  • Prick sweet potatoes well to ensure even baking.
  • Drain canned ingredients well to avoid soggy topping.
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