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These superfood Stuffed Sweet Potatoes pack in a ton of plant-based protein in a tasty, vegan, gluten-free meal!

AuthorHalf Planet Preserve
RatingDifficultyBeginner
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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins
Ingredients
 2 large sweet potatoes
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ¼ cup red onion, chopped
 ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped
 ½ cup sweet corn
 ½ cup cooked quinoa
 1 cup canned black beansdrained & rinsed
 1 tbsp chilli powder
 1 tsp cumin
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 sea salt to taste
To Garnish
 1 medium avocado, mashed
 tahini, to drizzle
 hot sauce
 cilantro, chopped
Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 400ΒΊF. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and prick with a fork. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

3

Add corn, quinoa, black beans and spices and cook 2 - 3 more minutes.

4

When sweet potatoes are tender, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice in half and place each half on a plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocado and a drizzle of both tahini and hot sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of cilantro and enjoy!

Ingredients

Ingredients
 2 large sweet potatoes
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ¼ cup red onion, chopped
 ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped
 ½ cup sweet corn
 ½ cup cooked quinoa
 1 cup canned black beansdrained & rinsed
 1 tbsp chilli powder
 1 tsp cumin
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 sea salt to taste
To Garnish
 1 medium avocado, mashed
 tahini, to drizzle
 hot sauce
 cilantro, chopped

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 400ΒΊF. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and prick with a fork. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

3

Add corn, quinoa, black beans and spices and cook 2 - 3 more minutes.

4

When sweet potatoes are tender, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice in half and place each half on a plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocado and a drizzle of both tahini and hot sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of cilantro and enjoy!

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