Baked Sweet Potato Stuffed with Black Beans and Corn

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Baked sweet potato stuffed with black beans and corn served with a scoop of Greek yogurt on a white plate, set on a wooden table.

Built around accessible ingredients for everyday meals.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness and comforting texture.
Black beans add hearty plant-based nourishment without heaviness.
Corn brings freshness and balance to this colorful baked dish.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

Start with the Vegetable Cooking Guide:
https://www.letsveg.com/vegetable-cooking-guide

Baked sweet potato stuffed with black beans and corn served with a scoop of Greek yogurt on a white plate, set on a wooden table.
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Baked Sweet Potato Stuffed with Black Beans and Corn

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Baked sweet potato stuffed with black beans and corn. A simple plant-forward meal with natural sweetness and rich texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 296

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup black beans cooked and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place sweet potato halves cut-side up on a baking tray.
  3. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes until tender.
  5. In a bowl, combine black beans, corn, cumin, and paprika.
  6. Mix well and heat briefly in a skillet if desired.
  7. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven.
  8. Gently fluff the centers with a fork.
  9. Fill each sweet potato half with the black bean and corn mixture.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 24437IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg

Notes

• Add avocado or salsa before serving for extra flavor
• Use roasted corn for a deeper taste
• A squeeze of lime juice brightens the dish nicely

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