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Are you a sweet eater? I yam! Yes, yes, I know. Sweet potatoes and yams are not the same thing, but it made a fun pun! Kidding aside, there is a lot to love about sweet potatoes. They are a valuable source of vitamins A, B and C, and have a natural sweetness and vibrant color that makes them irresistible. Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are sweet & savory and can be eaten for any meal. Delicious topped with eggs, served as an entrée or as a side dish paired with chicken, beef, pork or tofu. Missing a few ingredients? This recipe is really flexible, you can sub in any of your favorite veggies and toppings, the baked sweet potato is the real highlight!

Ingredients:

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 5 ounces kale, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • optional: top with salsa, sour cream and avocado

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.  Scrub sweet potatoes, rinse and dry. Pierce potatoes with a fork several times and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until tender.

  • While sweets are baking, wash and prep remaining vegetables. Heat skillet over medium high heat and sauté onions until soft, about 3 minutes; add peppers, kale and 2 Tbsp of water, reduce heat to medium, cover skillet and cook for 5 minutes until kale and peppers soften. Add in black beans and taco seasoning and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.

  • Remove potatoes from oven, cut them in half, use a fork to fluff up each side.

  • Top with black bean mixture and add on any of the optional toppings! Serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from “EatingBirdFood.com”

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VT Fresh is funded in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In Vermont, SNAP is called 3SquaresVT. It can help low income people buy foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Vermont Foodbank toll-free at 855-855-6181.

Published On: January 7, 2022