These Guacamole & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are simple & delicious. The perfect healthy weeknight dinner!
Sometimes the simplest dinners are the best! These guacamole and black bean stuffed sweet potatoes are so easy to put together but they're incredibly tasty and satisfying. With just a little bit of meal prep, these are perfect to enjoy on busy weeknights.
To make this dish, you'll start by roasting your sweet potatoes. This is a good step to complete during a weekly meal prep session as, while it's hands-off, it does take a bit of time.
Next, you'll chop your onion, garlic and cilantro. You'll then make the easy guacamole before sauteing the onion, garlic, black beans and a few spices. Finally, you'll build your stuffed sweet potatoes and enjoy the deliciousness that is this simple dinner.
Guacamole & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lime
- 15 oz black beans
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 T olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Pierce 4 sweet potatoes w/ knife. Bake ~45-60 mins or until knife slices through easily.
- Chop ½ red onion. Set aside ~2T for guac.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Chop ½ bunch cilantro.
- For guac, mix together cilantro, flesh from 2 avocados, 2T chopped red onion, salt to taste & juice of 1 lime.
- Heat 1 T olive oil over med low heat. Add remainder of the chopped red onions & cook ~3-4 mins. Add 2 minced garlic cloves & cook an additional minute.
- Add 15oz drained & rinsed black beans, 1tsp cumin, 1/2tsp coriander & 1/4tsp salt to the pan. Cook, stirring, ~4 mins.
- Build sweet potatoes w/ black beans + guac.
Nutrition
Tips for Guacamole & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I want to make sure you LOVE this recipe as much as I do. Here are a few tips to help you get the most delicious guacamole & black bean stuffed sweet potatoes:
- If you prefer, you can cook your sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot. Just follow these simple instructions from The Kitchn.
- For a weeknight dinner, I recommend roasting your sweet potatoes ahead of time. The rest of the recipe comes together so quickly.
- Mix up the toppings! For more protein, add some ground beef cooked with taco seasoning. Add some cotija cheese if you like. The world is your oyster!
What’s the nutrition like for this stuffed sweet potatoes recipe?
Avocados (Vitamin K, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Potassium, Folate, Healthy Fats)
Loaded with nutrients like potassium, folate and healthy fats, avocados are good for your heart, your eye health, and even your mood. Moreover, they also benefit your brain, bone density and blood sugar levels.
Red Onion (Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Antioxidants, Folate, Potassium)
Onions in general are super healthy as they're full of antioxidants, B vitamins and potassium. Red onions in particular contain anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid believed to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Garlic (Beneficial Sulfur Compounds, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Selenium)
Garlic has been used in homeopathic remedies for thousands of years and is thought to reduce the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and some types of cancer. Eating garlic may also help prevent colds and other minor illnesses.
Scientists believe these substantial health benefits may stem primarily from garlic's sulfur compounds such as allicin, diallyl disulfide and sallyl cysteine.
Cilantro and Coriander
Did you know cilantro is used medicinally to treat several conditions? Cilantro comes from the coriander plant which can help lower blood sugar, fight inflammation and reduce blood pressure. It also potentially improves memory and eases anxiety! It's important to note, however, that many studies on the health benefits of coriander focus on coriander extract, rather than the plant or spice itself.
Sweet Potatoes (Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper)
Possibly the most nutrient dense affordable food, sweet potatoes have a special protein that may fight cancer. Furthermore, sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins including 400% of your daily vitamin A needs!
Lime (Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6)
The combination of vitamin C and antioxidants make limes great for your immune system. Vitamin C is also highly beneficial for your skin, with anti-aging effects. Limes are also good for your heart, beneficial for preventing kidney stones and may even help prevent certain types of cancer.
Black Beans (Folate, Protein, Fiber)
High in folate, protein and fiber, black beans are super filling and nutritious. If beans don't agree with your stomach, try soaking and cooking them yourself rather than buying canned, as soaking can aid in digestion.
Cumin (Iron, Antioxidants)
Cumin is known for a variety of health benefits including aiding in indigestion. Cumin is also an excellent source of iron and antioxidants.
Are these vegetarian stuffed sweet potatoes good for meal prep?
Yes! These vegetarian stuffed sweet potatoes are excellent for meal prep. The most time consuming part of the recipe is baking the sweet potatoes. I love completing this type of task in my weekly meal prep because I can stick them in the oven, and complete the rest of my prep while they roast.
You can also chop your onion and mince your garlic ahead of time. You'll then cook your onion, garlic, black beans and spices and store in the fridge. With these steps complete, the this dish comes together quickly.
I want more easy vegetarian dinner recipes!
Whether you're a full time vegetarian or simply love incorporating plant-based recipes into your meal rotation, I've got you covered. These are some of my favorite vegetarian dinner recipes, all perfect for meal prep.
Winter Pear Salad with Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Lentils
This salad is such a lovely combination of flavors and textures. Sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy, it's got a little bit of everything!
Vegetable Chowder w/ Almond Flour Biscuits
Perfectly cozy, this vegetable chowder gets its creaminess from cashew cream. Gluten-free almond flour biscuits are the perfect accompaniment.
Black Bean Chili Mac
Black bean chili mac is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food! At the same time, it's packed with veggies to leave you feeling good.
FAQ – Everything You Want to Know About Guacamole & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
What do stuffed sweet potatoes contain?
There are so many options for stuffed sweet potatoes. The above recipe contains black beans and guacamole, in addition to spices. You can really take any flavor profile though – Italian, Mediterranean, BBQ, etc. – to inspire your stuffed sweet potatoes. Check out our Buffalo Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for more!
What protein goes well with sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes pair well with so many proteins! Black beans, chickpeas, ground beef or turkey, shredded chicken – all of these proteins would be delicious in stuffed sweet potatoes.
How to make baked sweet potatoes?
The simplest way to bake sweet potatoes is to pierce with a knife and then bake at 375F for 45-60 minutes, until a knife easily slices through. However, you can also make them in the Instant Pot!
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