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Sweet & Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Chili Boats Delight!

A delicious and hearty dish featuring sweet potatoes filled with a spicy chili mixture, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add black beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a bit of the flesh to create a boat shape.
  7. Fill each sweet potato half with the chili mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in. Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a milder version, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
  • You can add cooked ground turkey or beef to the chili mixture for extra protein.
  • For a vegetarian option, use quinoa or lentils instead of meat.

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