Easy Loaded Sweet Potatoes
These Loaded Sweet Potatoes will be your new favorite weeknight dinner. They only require a handful of simple ingredients, and are simply delicious. This recipe will definitely be a crowd pleaser amongst all types of eaters.
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/4 of a large white onion diced
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- grated white sharp cheddar cheese (vegan if desired)
optional
- A small jalapeño pepper, avocado, any other desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a tray with parchment paper.
- Wash potatoes and cut into halves. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them on the tray cut side down and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a fork easily goes through.
- While potatoes are roasting, sauté peppers (add jalapeño if desired) and onions with a tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Once potatoes are cooked, flip them over and push down the centers with a fork to flatten. Top with desired amount of black beans and cheese and bake again for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Top with the peppers and onions and any other desired toppings (avocado, guac, hummus, etc.)