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Black Bean and Avocado Stuffed Sweet Potato
This protein-packed vegetarian recipe is made with sweet potatoes stuffed with hearty black beans, creamy avocados and crunchy bell peppers. It's the ultimate meatless meal for a busy day in the office or at home feeding hungry kids.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 cup red pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced, optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- guacamole, Greek yogurt, cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pierce sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave for 5-6 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine diced peppers, red onion, black beans, and chipotle peppers in a small bowl and dress with lime juice, cumin and garlic powder.
- 3
Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Cut sweet potato in half and pinch together to create opening.
- 5
Stuff with black bean mixture and garnish with Greek yogurt, guacamole, and cilantro.