(Serves 6-8)
Healthy, Loaded Sweet Potatoes Ingredients:
Sweet potatos 4
Kosher salt some
Freshly cracked black pepper some
Frozen charred corn 1 cup
Cooked black beans 1 cup (drained and rinsed)
Salsa 1/3 cup
Shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup (plus extra for sprinkling)
Chopped chives 3 tbsp
Choppend cilantro 3 tbsp
Optional Garnishes:
Finely chopped red onion, cilantro, chives, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream
Healthy, Loaded Sweet Potatoes Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF
2. Using a knife or a fork, carefully poke holes all over the sweet potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet and transfer to the heated oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes until fork tender
3. Remove the sweet potatos from the oven and slice them open. Scoop out a bit of the inside to make room for the stuffing
4. Season the interior with salt and pepper and set aside
5. In a medium bowl, combine the corn, black beans, cheese, salsa, chives, cilantro, and toss to combine
6. Using a spoon, stuff each sweet potato with equal parts of the mixture until overflowing. Add extra cheese on top if desired
7. Transfer the stuffed sweet potatoes back into the oven and let bake for another 10 mintues to melt the cheese
8. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with optional garnishes. Serve immediately