Description
Stuffed sweet potatoes are a customizable, nutritious meal featuring soft, roasted sweet potatoes filled with a variety of savory, spicy, or creamy toppings. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep and easily tailored to your tastes.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional fillings: black beans, corn, sautéed spinach, shredded chicken, ground turkey, avocado, cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa, hummus
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub sweet potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on oven rack or baking sheet and bake for 45–55 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven, slice open lengthwise, and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Add desired fillings and serve warm.
Notes
- Microwave sweet potatoes for 8–10 minutes for a quicker version.
- Leave skins on for extra fiber and structure.
- Try BBQ chicken and cheese for a hearty twist.
- Go Mediterranean with hummus, spinach, and chickpeas.
- Reheat potatoes before adding fresh toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
