Mexican Sweet Potatoes
Perfect for game day appetizer, Mexican sweet potatoes are packed with zesty vegetables, cheese, and a fiesta of toppings like nachos are.
Servings: 14 potato halves
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Ingredients
- 6-7 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 14 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ oz corn kernels fresh or frozen (thawed)
- ¼ teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 cup Cotija cheese see substitutes in blog post
Topping Options
- Cilantro chopped
- Scallions sliced
- 3-4 tablespoon salsa optional
- Lime Wedges
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pierce 6-7 medium sweet potatoes a few times with a fork. Arrange them on the tray and roast for about 40-50 minutes, or until soft. Test either by squeezing or piercing with a fork.
- While sweet potatoes are baking, heat the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 ½ cup yellow onion and ½ cup red bell pepper and sauté until softened and translucent onions, about 3-5 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook for another minute. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Let the potatoes cool for 5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Cut them in half lengthwise (a serrated knife is best) and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, leaving a thin but even layer of potato inside of the skins.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sauteed onion mixture, 1 14 oz canned black beans , 1 ½ oz corn kernels, ¼ teaspoon Chili powder, and the scooped out sweet potato flesh. Scoop the filling into the sweet potatoes and top with 1 cup Cotija cheese.
- Bake for about 5-10 minutes or until warmed throughout and the cheese starts to crisp.
- Serve with additional toppings like Sour Cream, Cilantro, Scallions, 3-4 tablespoon salsa, or jalapenos.
Nutrition
Serving: 2skins | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 26100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg
