Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Loaded Sweet Potato Boats, a nutritious and satisfying dish that combines perfectly baked sweet potatoes with vibrant toppings. This recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or looking for a quick weeknight meal, these savory sweet potato boats are sure to impress. With fiber-rich ingredients like black beans and creamy avocado, they offer both comfort and health benefits in every bite. Enjoy them as a main dish or serve them as appetizers at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce sweet potatoes multiple times with a fork. Bake on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- For the lime crema, mix Greek yogurt with lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Once baked, cut sweet potatoes lengthwise and mash some flesh inside. Fill with bean mixture and top with cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Top with diced avocado and drizzle lime crema before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg