Vegan Recipes
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Vegan sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes:
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Filling:
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced red onion and cook until it starts to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, until it starts to soften.
- Add the black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until everything is heated through and well mixed.
- Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:
- Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, let them cool slightly.
- Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the black bean and corn mixture over each sweet potato half.
- Add Toppings:
- Top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges and vegan sour cream on the side, if desired.
Tips:
- For extra protein, you can add some cooked quinoa or brown rice to the filling mixture.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
- If you prefer a bit of heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the filling mixture.