Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 Course Entree

 Cuisine Mexican

 Keyword black bean quinoa, mexican quinoa, mexican sweet potatoes, stuffed sweet potatoes

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Cook Time 40 minutes

 Total Time 45 minutes

 Servings 4

 Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup canned black beans drained & rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Sea salt to taste

to garnish:

• 1 avocado mashed
• Tahini
• Hot sauce
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and prick with a fork. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add corn, quinoa, black beans and spices and cook 2 – 3 more minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS