Loaded Sweet Potatoes

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Loaded Sweet Potatoes

4 Serves
10 minutes
45 minutes

Baked stuffed sweet potatoes are my go-to vegetarian main and can be flavoured in any number of ways; this is one of my family’s favourites.

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Ingredients

4 Serves*

2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried

1 tbsp. olive oil

400 g cooked black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

*Serving size calculator is approximate, feel free to adjust by adding a pinch here and there as needed

Method

Preheat oven 200C.and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Halve each sweet potato lengthwise, then brush with olive oil and sprinkle both sides generously with sea salt.
Place cut side down on the prepared sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked.
Remove the sweet potatoes from oven, turn them over and let cool slightly. Use a fork to rough up the flesh and slightly flatten the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide half the cheese among the potato halves.
Spoon the black beans over them, then cover with the remaining cheese.
Return to the oven and cook for a further 6 to 7 minutes or until cheese has melted and the beans have warmed through.

Top Tips

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7 Reviews

Diane Carbis says:

August 10, 2021 at 7:45 pm

i havent cooked them yet but that may be tomorrows dinner , looks yummy

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Diane Carbis says:

August 12, 2021 at 8:19 pm

we had this dish last night , very tasty,
i cooked the sweet potato, then i cooked chopped red & green capsican 1 shallot, and a small amount of bacon,
loaded all that on top of potatoes and sprinkled with cheese, put it back in oven untill cheese was melted .
so yummy, i also made some coldslaw as a side.

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Diane Carbis says:

August 17, 2021 at 8:27 pm

i did cook them the other evening and we enjoyed them ,i cooked the sweet pots and then cut up some red & green capsicum, shallot, and bacon till crispy, added to the sweet pots and grated some cheese over the top, served with coleslaw, they were so yummy, we will have them again for sure.

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Michele Hurley says:

August 19, 2021 at 11:44 am

It was a great recipe! Loved by all!(except for the fussy kids!😜) Easy to cook & prepare. I liked the Mexican theme with the beans, corn, avocado & yoghurt. I added a dash of sweet chilli sauce as well! I will definitely make it again! I give it 5 stars!👍

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Catherine Hurst says:

August 20, 2021 at 1:15 pm

Absolutely love this

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Catherine Hurst says:

August 20, 2021 at 1:16 pm

Delicious

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Noela Newman says:

August 25, 2021 at 6:59 pm

Just had this for my dinner. Loved it. Put Avo on top. Great.

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