What can I put on a sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes pair well with both sweet and savoury toppings. Some savoury toppings you can add to sweet potatoes are guacamole, sour cream, yogurt, u003ca href=u0022https://choosingchia.com/vegan-chili/u0022u003echiliu003c/au003e, and cheese. Some sweet toppings that pair well with sweet potatoes are marshmallows, candied pecan, brown sugar and maple syrup.

Is it better to steam or bake sweet potatoes?

Steamed sweet potatoes tend to keep a higher vitamin content than baking sweet potatoes, but baked sweet potatoes definitely taste better! When it comes to stuffed sweet potatoes, baking them is the way to go for the best taste and texture.

Do I have to pierce sweet potatoes before baking?

It's best to poke holes in the sweet potatoes before baking. This allows the steam to escape from the potatoes while they cook. This will prevent the chance of your sweet potato exploding in the oven! (it's rare, but it can happen.)

Which is healthier quinoa or sweet potato?

I wouldn’t really consider one of these healthier over the other, as they both are healthy foods that are packed with nutrients. The great news is this recipe has both quinoa and sweet potato in it!

Do sweet potatoes need to be washed before baking?

If you plan on eating the sweet potatoes skin, it’s a good practice to wash the sweet potatoes before baking to remove any possible dirt on the potatoes. If you don’t like to eat the skin, you can usually skip washing the potatoes.

Do you have to peel sweet potatoes before baking?

Nope! Sweet potatoes bake up even better with the skin on

What protein goes well with sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes pair well with basically any protein. Chickpeas, black beans and tofu are great options to enjoy with sweet potato.

What can you put in a sweet potato?

SO many things! Generally stuffed sweet potatoes will start with a grain like rice or quinoa and then can be stuffed with a variety of different vegetables, beans, herbs and cheese. Basically, you stuff your sweet potato with whatever you like!

Why do you soak sweet potatoes in water?

Soaking sweet potatoes in water helps to draw out the starch from inside the sweet potato creates a potato with a crispier outside. I personally don’t find this necessary but it’s an extra step you can take if you like!

Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water; 2 tbsp chipotles in adobo, chopped; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cooked quinoa; salt & pepper to taste; Sliced avocado; Cilantro; Guacamole; Salsa; Shredded cheese (regular or dairy-free); Sour cream; Lime

Description

These Black Bean And Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and perfect for a cozy filling meal with Mexican-inspired flavours!

Ingredients

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4 sweet potatoes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
2 tbsp chipotles in adobo, chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked quinoa
salt & pepper to taste

Topping ideas

Sliced avocado
Cilantro
Guacamole
Salsa
Shredded cheese (regular or dairy-free)
Sour cream
Lime

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a fork to poke some holes in the sweet potatoes then place the potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling.
Heat the vegetable oil in large pan on medium-high heat, then add the onions and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and add the tomato paste, chipotles, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper and mix all together for 1 minute.
Add the vegetable broth, black beans and quinoa and mix everything together until combined.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven, cut in half, and scoop out some of the potato to make space for the stuffing. (I scoop out about 1/2 the potato and leave the rest)
Add the scooped out potato to the black bean filling and mix together.
Stuff the potatoes with the black bean filling and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Chipotle peppers in adobo can be a little spicy! If you’re sensitive to spicy food, start with 1 tbsp.

Use big even-sized sweet potatoes. You want to make sure the sweet potatoes have enough room in them to stuff.

Short on time? Microwave the sweet potatoes for 3-5 minutes and then finish cooking them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. This will save you about 20-30 minutes of cooking time.

Add some cheese on top. Whether using regular or vegan cheese, add some shredded cheese on top and place in the oven on broil for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 potato
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g