Easy-to-make stuffed sweet potatoes bursting with flavor from black beans, tomatoes, avocados and a delicious tangy, dilly drizzle and a kiss of cayenne. In the same lane as loaded sweet potato skins, but healthier, these stuffed sweeties are a family favorite.
If you love sweet potatoes, you've hit the jackpot. This is the mother of all stuffed sweet potato recipes. It's super nourishing, vegan, naturally gluten free and oil free, is an epic flavor pairing, and is packed with protein and nutrients. Keep reading for step by step instructions, lots of tips and alternatives . . .
Easy Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is a cinch to make and has lots of options. The simple version (which I usually make for lunch) is filled with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and a dilly hummus drizzle. But for dinner, we like ALL the toppings.
Ingredient Review
This Mexican-inspired dish is packed with fresh, nourishing, basic ingredients. Here's what you'll need . . .
- sweet potatoes
- black beans or chickpeas
- tomatoes
- red onion
- avocado
- dill / cilantro
- hummus
- lime
- spices
How to Make Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This is an easy recipe to manage.
- Preheat the oven.
- Prep the sweet potatoes and chickpeas (if using) - pop into the oven.
- Make the dilly hummus or other another sauce. Some other popular choices: Sweet and Spicy Tahini Sauce and Vegan Tzatziki sauce.
- Slice the avocados or make a quick guacamole.
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
- Slice the tomatoes and green onions, and chop the cilantro/dill.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, pile with fillings, drizzle with sauce, garnish, and ENJOY!
Sweet potatoes really are a superfood. You can stuff them with almost anything - sweet or savory. Another idea for how to make easy stuffed potatoes taco stuffed sweet potato.
Next time you've got leftover chili or bolognese sauce, serve it spooned over a baked sweet potato topped with a drizzle of cashew cream and fresh herbs for a fuss-free, healthy meal!
Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy?
You betcha!!! Besides tasting incredible, sweet potatoes pack a gigantic nutrient punch. Dr. Greger (How Not to Die) says that sweet potatoes are ranked one of the healthiest and cheapest superfoods for vegan, vegetarian and plant-based meals. Their antioxidant power (skin on) approaches that of blueberries.
How to Bake the Perfect Sweet Potato (2 ways)
Whether you bake or roast your sweet potatoes, both are delicious and both are cooked without oil. The baked version is perfect for small - medium size potatoes they are sweet and tender. The roasted version is a great choice for medium to large size sweet potatoes. They are deliciously sweet and caramelized.
BAKED: Preheat oven to 425º F. Add a slice of parchment paper to a baking sheet.
Wash and pat potatoes dry. Pierce with fork a number of times. Place on baking sheet in oven.
Cook for 30-45 minutes or until tender when gently squeezed or fork tender. *The cooking time will vary depending on size of sweet potatoes.
Easy Clean up Tip: Place a baking sheet under the potatoes as they release a sticky sugar when baking which makes a mess in the oven.
ROASTED: Slice in half lengthwise. Sprinkle the cut side with lime juice, a light dusting of cinnamon, cumin, and garlic powder. Flip over and place cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in oven until soft and caramelized around 20-30 minutes.
*The timing will vary depending on how big the potatoes are and how hot your oven runs. Check on them periodically by gently squeezing them (oven mitt on) or until fork tender.
Serving Size Note: you can remove some of the cooked potato if it's a BIG potato and save it in the fridge for use later.
Is it okay to eat Sweet Potato Skins?
Yes! The potato skins have a lot of nutrients! I love them the crisp caramelized texture. Give them a wash and pat dry before preparing.
Plus have you tried baked sweet potato skins? Loaded and twice baked with cheese and onions they're a real crowd pleaser! Or seasoned potato peelings? Baked, deep fried or air fried to crispy perfection - must try!
More Quick and Easy Recipes to Enjoy
Simply Delicious Vegan Tacos - backpocket recipe on regular rotation - fast, easy!
Spicy Harissa Cauliflower Burger - life changing cauliflower for burger, wings, and bowls.
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry - made with succulent soy curl tenders - better than takeout!
Kitchen Essentials
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Easy Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut in half*
- ½ medium lime, juiced
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cumin
- roasted chickpea recipe* (optional)
- 1, 19 oz tin black beans, drained and rinsed
Dilly Hummus Drizzle
- ½ cup hummus
- 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ medium lemon, juiced (to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1-2 tablespoon plant-based milk (for thinning)
Guacamole Recipe (optional)
- 1 sliced avocados or make guacamole
Sweet Potato Toppings / Garnish
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2-3 green onions, sliced
- cilantro, chopped
- sriracha drizzles
INSTRUCTIONS
Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400º F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash sweet potatoes, pat dry, and cut them in half lengthwise (leave skin on).
- Squeeze lime juice on cut side of sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, cumin, and salt.
- Place cut side down on baking sheet. Bake for 25-40 minutes until soft and caramelized (cooking time will vary depending on size, how hot your oven runs, etc. - when you check them give a gentle squeeze - they should feel soft).
Roasted Chickpeas (optional)
- 1, 19 oz can of chickpeas (drain, rinse, pat dry, place in a bowl). Toss with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, pinch of salt, juice of ½ lemon (or lime), hot pepper flakes to taste.
- Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet with sweet potato halves or their own baking sheet.
- Place in the oven (stir the chickpeas after 15 minutes - then check them after another 5 minutes - they will have to come out before the potatoes depending on how big your potatoes are).
Dilly Hummus Drizzle
- Use your favourite store-bought or try this Quick Delicious Hummus RecipeWhisk together all the ingredients (except milk) in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning per taste. Thin with milk to drizzle consistency.
Guacamole Recipe (optional topping)
- Slice avocado or make quick guacamole.
Putting It All Together
- Cut the tomatoes, green onions, and some dill (garnish) while the potatoes are baking.
- Place the baked sweet potato halves on a serving dish (cut side up) - pinch the sides and rough up the top of the potatoes with a fork to loosen the flesh.
- Add a big glob of guacamole (if using) on each potato. Sprinkle with black beans (chickpeas or both), drizzle with dilly hummus and sriracha. Top with lots of juicy tomatoes, green onions, and chopped dill or cilantro.
NOTES
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Original post July 2019
Nele Liivlaid
This looks smashing amazing (if you can use those words in the same sentence LOL). I absolutely love sweet potatoes and anything made out of them!
simplyceecee
Yes, by all means use both those words in the same sentence!!! Thank you!
Miranda
Super delicious! So easy to make! Love them!!
simplyceecee
Thank you, Miranda! I'm so happy you enjoyed them.
Karoline Beninger
So delicious, so healthy, so easy - oh did I say how scrumptious these are?!!! and great colours and textures too.
simplyceecee
Thank you, Karoline. So happy you enjoyed!
Jenn
Best stuffed potatoes ever! Love these leftover or made hot!
simplyceecee
Thank you, Jennifer. Yes these potatoes are so delicious!
Betty
I didn't have an avocado or dill so I add fried onions. Since I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes I also made white potatoes and mixed the inside and did a double baked potato.
simplyceecee
Sounds delicious! Hubby doesn't love sweet potatoes either so he has his on a baked jacket potato as well!
Ana Alegria
This sweet potato was absolutely delicious. As I was putting it together I couldn’t quite grasp what the flavors would be like in my mouth but I pushed through. What a delicious surprise! Thank you for this great recipe!
Tracy Halasz
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know!
Georgina
One of my new favourites! Flavours combine so perfectly!
Tracy Halasz
Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed!
Isabelle
I’m not vegan (or vegetarian) but have been incorporating more plant based meals in my diet as I’m weaning off meat. This recipe for sure will be a reoccurring one that I’ll be making. The cinnamon, cumin and lime juice on the sweet potato gives this meal a whole different experience. I didn’t use the hummus drizzle (I ran out of hummus) but will try it next time. Awesome flavours and my partner loved it too!
Tracy Halasz
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed it!
Rob
This. Was. Amazing! Easy...didn’t take too long. Enjoyed my time in the kitchen preparing this amazing meal. Thank you so much for sharing, it’s going into my rotation for sure! ????????????✌????❤️
Tracy Halasz
Thank you so much, Rob. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
Julie
This was amazing, so easy and quick to make. The combination of sweet potato and guacamole was way more delicious than I anticipated !!!! Thank you 🙂
Tracy Halasz
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it!
Andrea
Insanely good!!! All the different flavors together! Yum!!
Tracy Halasz
Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Peri
These were amazing! I’m in love. My husband requested them at least once a week, he said. So great.
Tracy Halasz
Thank you so much. I'm so happy you enjoyed!