Loaded Vegan Sweet Potatoes
Loaded Vegan Sweet Potatoes
Description
A baked sweet potato makes a wonderful supper when you give it a little something extra. These Loaded Vegan Sweet Potatoes are filled with hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro for a colorful meal that's satisfying without being heavy.
The combination of warm, fluffy sweet potato and fresh toppings makes every bite a little different. It's an easy plant-based dinner that comes together with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor. Add a drizzle of lime dressing or your favorite salsa, and you've got a supper that's as cheerful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
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2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on their size, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
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3. While the sweet potatoes bake, combine the black beans, corn, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and gently toss.
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4. When the sweet potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
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5. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and gently press the ends to open it up. Fluff the inside with a fork.
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6. Divide the black bean mixture between the sweet potatoes.
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7. Top each potato with diced avocado and a spoonful of salsa.
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8. Finish with a little extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve warm.Want to change things up? Add diced bell pepper, jalapeño, or a spoonful of creamy avocado-lime sauce. You can also swap the black beans for chickpeas or pinto beans. For a little extra crunch, sprinkle a few roasted pumpkin seeds over the top.
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