Description
Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a healthy, fresh medley of sauteéd vegetables. One of these makes a meal, with plenty of protein and tons of nutrients. Squeeze fresh lime over top for the finishing touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sweet potatoes
- olive oil spray
- Stuffing:
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 red bell peppers [julianned]
- 2 medium sweet onions [thickly sliced]
- 1-15 oz can of black beans
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil [add more when necessary]
- 1-1/4 teaspoons sea salt
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 415º.
- Spray sweet potatoes with olive oil and wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 50 minutes or until fork tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the onion and red pepper as instructed above. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Add black beans, quinoa, sea salt, and more olive oil if necessary. Continue to heat for 3-5 more minutes.
- When the sweet potatoes are done, slice them in half and fill with the stuffing.
- Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Dish