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Mexican Sweet Potato Skins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Delicious baked sweet potato skins topped with black beans, corn, vegan cheese, and fresh herbs for a flavorful vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4-5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ red bell paprika (100g) red bell paprika (finely chopped)
  • 1 14 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 14 oz can corn (rinsed and drained)
  • 3-4 tbsp salsa sauce (or to taste) (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • pinch chili (optional)
  • 1 cup non-dairy cheese (shredded)
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1-2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise (or read recipe notes*)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Fresh herbs

  • to taste fresh parsley or cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • scallions sliced scallions
  • squeeze lime juice lime juice

Instructions 

  • Bake sweet potatoes until tender, then halve and scoop out some flesh to create skins.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, and red bell paprika until fragrant.
  • Mix beans, corn, salsa, and seasonings; stuff into potato skins.
  • Top with vegan cheese and bake until melted. Garnish with avocado, herbs, scallions, and lime juice.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of chili powder or hot sauce.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: sweet potato