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Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Salsa

Roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with fresh black bean salsa, packed with Southwest flavors and perfect for a healthy vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 sweet potatoes medium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Black Bean Salsa
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup corn kernels
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce sweet potatoes and rub with olive oil and seasonings.
  3. Bake 40–50 minutes until tender.
  4. Mix black beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oil, and spices.
  5. Slice baked sweet potatoes and fluff interiors.
  6. Stuff with black bean salsa and serve.

Notes

For meal prep, store salsa separately and assemble before serving.