Description
Sweet potatoes stuffed with your favorite fillings—savory or sweet. This modern twist on a Southern classic is hearty, healthy, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups cooked protein (shredded chicken, black beans, tofu)
1 cup vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, red onions)
1/2 cup cheese or non-dairy cheese
Optional spices: smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork.
2. Rub with olive oil and sea salt if crispy skin is desired.
3. Bake on oven rack or tray for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
4. While baking, prepare fillings: sauté veggies, cook protein, and warm grains or beans.
5. Slice open potatoes and mash slightly to create a valley.
6. Fill with prepared toppings and sprinkle cheese over.
7. Broil at 450°F for 5 minutes to melt and crisp toppings.
8. Serve with yogurt, hot sauce, or tahini drizzle.
Notes
Use microwave to reduce bake time by 20 minutes.
Store potatoes and fillings separately for easy meal prep.
Sweet and savory variations make this recipe endlessly flexible.
Add a crunchy topping before serving for texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: stuffed sweet potatoes, healthy dinner, meal prep, vegetarian option, gluten-free