Description
These high-protein sweet potato boats are a nutritious and delicious meal option that combines the goodness of sweet potatoes, beans, and cheese into a flavorful dish. Topped with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice, these sweet potato boats are a satisfying and wholesome choice.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Boats:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (10 to 12 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- Freshly-ground black pepper
Filling:
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon each ground cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder
- 4 ounces cheddar, pepper jack, or monterey jack cheese, grated (1 cup), divided
- Hot sauce, if desired
- Diced avocado, lime wedges, and roasted pepitas, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 425°F. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, rub with oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast cut side down on a baking sheet for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix beans, cottage cheese, cilantro, spices, half of the grated cheese, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- Assemble: Scoop out potato flesh, combine with the filling, and season to taste. Sprinkle cheese into potato skins and broil until crispy.
- Final Touches: Fill potato skins with the mixture, top with cheese, and broil until heated through. Serve with avocado, cilantro, lime, pepitas, and hot sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like diced bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños.
- These sweet potato boats are versatile and can be served as a main dish or cut into smaller pieces for appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
