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Guacamole Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These happen to not only be nutritious, but they are delicious too! If you are looking for a quick and easy meal for the weekend or weeknight, these are my go-to! I am a fan of black beans, but if you're not, you can eliminate them.

Happy Eating!

Guacamole Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 Can Black Beans
  • 1/2 Cup Salsa
  • 1/2 Cup Arugula Leaves
  • 1/2 Tsp. Nigella Seeds

For the guacamole

  • 1 Medium Ripe Avocado
  • 1 Tsp. Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Small Tomato Diced
  • 1/8 Cup Onion Diced
  • 2 Tbsp. Cilantro Optional
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste

Instructions

To Cook the Sweet Potatoes

  • Preheat the oven at 400F
  • Poke a few holes in each sweet potato and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender. Set aside and cool

To Prepare Guacamole

  • Peel and de-seed the avocado.
  • Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork.
  • Add lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tomato, and cilantro, and mix well.

To Dress Your Potato

  • Cut a slit down the middle of each sweet potato to open the potato. Use a fork to mash and fluff up the inside of the potato.
  • Spoon the beans and salsa on top of the potato.
  • Divide the guacamole evenly among the potatoes, and top with the arugula leaves and nigella seeds.
  • ENJOY!
Karin Banghart