Tender baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a flavorful, spiced black bean chili filling for a hearty, wholesome dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Chili Filling
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
15 - ½ cup vegetable broth
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings (optional)
17 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar or vegan cheese
18 - ¼ cup sour cream or plant-based alternative
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 1 avocado, diced
21 - Sliced green onions
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place on the baking sheet.
03 - Bake sweet potatoes for 40 to 50 minutes until very tender.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
05 - Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
06 - Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
07 - Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
08 - Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly. Slice lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
09 - Spoon the chili filling generously into each sweet potato. Add desired toppings such as shredded cheddar or vegan cheese, sour cream or plant-based alternative, cilantro, avocado, and sliced green onions.
10 - Serve warm, with extra toppings on the side if preferred.
