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Mexican Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

By: Lisa Guy

Quick, nourishing stuffed sweet potatoes packed with antioxidants, fibre and plant protein for balanced energy and gut health.


Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 400g tin black beans, drained
  • 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup cooked corn kernels (optional)
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Handful chopped coriander, extra for garnish
  • Juice 1 lime
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt & pepper
  • Pinch chilli fl akes
  • Guacamole, to serve
  • Yoghurt Lime Dressing:
  • ¼ cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Pinch sea salt

Method


  • Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place on your tray and brush with olive oil. Bake for 45 mins or until soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Combine black beans, tomato, corn, red onion, garlic and coriander in a bowl. Add lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Toss to combine.
  • Combine Greek yoghurt, lime juice and sea salt in a small bowl.
  • Slice sweet potatoes open and fill with the black bean mix. Put back in the oven for 5 mins.
  • To serve, drizzle in yoghurt lime dressing with a spoonful of guacamole and top with coriander.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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