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    Home » Entrées/Main Dishes » Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Oct 13, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    These vegan black bean stuffed sweet potatoes have the flavours of Mexico! They're filled with black beans, corn, peppers, and optional tomatillos. Top them with fresh tomatoes and guacamole for a quick healthy vegan meal.

    A  baked sweet potato with black beans, topped with guacamole.
    Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes with black bean, corn, guacamole and more!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this Mexican stuffed sweet potato recipe

    • Southwest flavours! All your favourite Mexican flavours in one tidy packet!
    • Nutritious! Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Black beans are a complex carbohydrate. They digest slowly, keeping you feeling full and preventing a spike in your blood sugar levels.
    • Quick and easy! While the sweet potatoes are baking in the oven, you can make the rest of the filling in one pan on the stovetop. These stuffed baked sweet potatoes are topped with a quick fork-mashed guacamole.
    • Prep ahead of time! Bake the potatoes, prep the filling and store separately in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, assemble and reheat in the oven.
    • Warm comfort food, vegan style!
    • A vegan dinner, perfect for Meatless Monday! If you're looking for more meat-free ideas to add to your weekly meal rotation, check this collection of Meatless Meals - You Won't Miss the Meat.

    Love stuffed baked sweet potato recipes? You might also like these Chipotle Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes or these Rosemary Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Before we get to the full recipe for these vegan black bean stuffed sweet potatoes in the recipe card below, here are a few notes about some of the ingredients and possible substitutions.

    Ingredients for black bean stuffed sweet potatoes on a tray.
    Southwest flavours in a healthy stuffed baked sweet potato.
    • sweet potatoes: look for those that are more round instead of those that are long and narrow. Check for potatoes without bruises or cracks.
    • black beans: canned, drained and rinsed
    • aromatics: red onion, shallot, garlic. You can substitute yellow onions for the red onions.
    • red bell pepper (or any colour)
    • tomatillos (optional) add to the Southwestern flavours in this recipe
    • corn: fresh or frozen kernels
    • cherry tomatoes: top your stuffed sweet potato with raw halved cherry tomatoes before adding a delicious dollop of guacamole
    • smoked paprika: a small amount adds a wonderful smoky flavour.
    • quick guacamole: avocado, lime juice, cilantro, salt. Simply mash with a fork.

    🔪 Instructions

    Bake your sweet potatoes

    Scrub the skins to remove any traces of soil or dirt. Pat dry.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Sometimes sweet potatoes will release their juices during baking. These will drip and caramelize on your pan. Lining your pan makes for easy clean-up.

    Poke the potatoes with a fork four or five times. Pricking them allows the steam to escape so they don't burst. Poking a few holes also reduces baking time.

    Oil, yes or no? If you plan to eat the skin (which is full of nutrients) you may want to rub or brush the potatoes with a small amount of olive or avocado oil. Oil adds flavour and will make the skin a little crispy.

    Bake until they're tender. Insert a fork in the thickest part of the potato. It should go in easily and feel soft.

    Two sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
    1. Bake the sweet potatoes.
    Onions peppers and tomatillos in a skillet.
    2. Sauté onions, peppers, tomatillos and garlic.
    Black beans and corn in a skillet.
    3. Add black beans and corn.
    Two baked sweet potatoes.
    4. Slice sweet potatoes in half. Mash a little with a fork.
    Two stuffed black bean stuffed sweet potatoes.
    5. Stuff with black bean mixture, then top with cherry tomatoes and guacamole.

    Make the filling and stuff the sweet potatoes

    1. Sauté onions, then add red pepper and tomatillos. Cook till almost tender, then add garlic and cook for one minute longer.
    2. Add black beans and corn and cook for 3 more minutes.
    3. Prepare a quick guacamole. Mash the flesh of one or two avocadoes, then add lime, juice, cilantro and salt to taste.
    4. Slice open the sweet potatoes. I like to mash the insides a little with a fork to loosen them from the skin.
    5. Fill the insides with the black bean mixture.
    6. Garnish! Top with halved cherry tomatoes, then add a generous dollop of guacamole on top. Done!

    👍🏼 Helpful Tips

    If you're in a hurry, you can bake the sweet potatoes in the microwave to save time.

    You can also bake them in your Instant Pot. They'll stay moist and deliciously tender. Check Perfect Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes over at Sweet Peas and Saffron for baking times.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    Pile on the toppings! Add vegan grated cheese before adding the tomatoes and guacamole. Top with vegan sour cream if you'd like, too.

    Add Quick Refrigerator Pickled Jalapeños or Easy Refrigerator Pickled Red Onions for extra spiciness!

    This easy vegetarian dinner is just as delicious with stuffed baked russet potatoes, too!

    🥶 Storage and Reheating Instructions

    If you plan to reheat these, store them covered without the guacamole. Reheat gently in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F. for 15- 20 minutes or until heated through.

    🍽 How to serve stuffed baked sweet potatoes

    Serve with or without vegan sour cream or vegan cheese. I like to serve these in shallow bowls.

    Two sweet potatoes stuffed with black bean mixture and topped with guacamole.

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    📖 Recipe

    vegan black bean stuffed sweet potatoes

    Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Vegan

    Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes make a healthy 30-minute meal! Sweet potatoes are baked, then filled with black beans, red pepper, tomatillos and corn, and topped with tomaotes and guacamole.
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    Course: Entrées/Main Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 550kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    skillet

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium sweet potatoes
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
    • ½ cup red onion, diced
    • ½ cup red pepper, diced
    • 2 small tomatillos, optional
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup corn kernels fresh, frozen or canned
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Topping

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1 or 2 large avocados
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    Baked Sweet Potatoes

    • Heat oven to 425°F.
    • Scrub the skins to remove any traces of soil or dirt. Pat dry.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Sometimes sweet potatoes will release their juices during baking. These will drip and caramelize on your pan. Lining your pan makes for easy clean-up.
    • Poke the potatoes with a fork four or five times. Pricking them allows the steam to escape so they don't burst. Poking a few holes also reduces baking time.
    • Oil, yes or no? If you plan to eat the skin (which is full of nutrients) you may want to rub or brush the potatoes with a small amount of olive or avocado oil. Oil adds flavour and will make the skin a little crispy.
    • Bake until they're tender, about 40 - 50 minutes depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Insert a fork in the thickest part of the potato. It should go in easily and feel soft.

    Black Bean Filling

    • Sauté onions, then add red pepper and tomatillos. Cook till almost tender, 3 - 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for one minute longer.
    • Add black beans and corn and cook for 3 more minutes.
    • Meanwhile, prepare a quick guacamole. Mash the flesh of one or two avocados, then add lime, juice, cilantro and salt to taste.
    • Slice open the sweet potatoes. I like to mash the insides a little with a fork to loosen them from the skin.
    • Fill the insides with the black bean mixture.
    • Garnish! Top with halved cherry tomatoes, then add a generous dollop of guacamole on top. Done!

    Notes

    If you plan to reheat these, store them covered without the guacamole. Reheat gently in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F. for 15- 20 minutes or until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 1913mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 34148IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Lori

      October 18, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these! Lots of southwestern style flavor, and so easy to whip up. I didn't have tomatillos, so I just added another pepper. I think it would be good with green pepper, too. Thanks!

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      • Elaine

        October 18, 2021 at 7:44 pm

        Hi Lori, Great idea to add green pepper!

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