{"id":35855,"date":"2022-07-15T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/?post_type=cp_recipe&#038;p=35855"},"modified":"2026-09-15T04:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T11:08:29","slug":"southwest-stuffed-sweet-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"cp_recipe","link":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/recipes\/southwest-stuffed-sweet-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n<p>Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are piled high with a satisfyingly sweet, crunchy savory black bean and corn medley filling. Dolloped with the perfect amount of 5-Minute Cheesy Sauce for a stuffed potato that is out of this world. You can also try this recipe with classic russet potatoes, yams, purple potatoes or even Japanese sweet potatoes. There are many ways to make this comforting and hearty dish.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"4\">4<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"><\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">medium sweet potatoes (washed, bruised portions peeled, otherwise leave skin on)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Bean and Corn Medley<\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1.5\">1 &#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">black beans (home cooked or BPA-free canned)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic corn (frozen and thawed or BPA-free canned)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic bell pepper, seeded and diced (red, orange, yellow, or green)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">red onion (diced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"><\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">avocado (seed removed and diced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic jalape\u00f1o (optional) seeded and diced<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">ground cumin<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">salt (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"3\">3<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">lime juice (freshly squeezed) +1 Tbsp as desired<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">cilantro (optional) chopped<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"><\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">batch 5-Minute Cheesy Sauce (link in Chef\u2019s Notes)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">hot sauce (optional) your choice<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-directions\">\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 1\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Prick sweet potatoes on all sides with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 40\u201350 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced in the thickest portion with a fork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 2\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Meanwhile, make the bean and corn medley: Add the black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and optional jalape\u00f1o to a large bowl. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 3\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and optional salt to a small bowl. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 4\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the mixed spices, lime juice, and optional cilantro to the beans and corn. Stir to combine, then set aside until the potatoes are finished cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 5\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Assemble your sweet potatoes: Cut open through the middle. Add approximately \u00be cup of the bean and corn medley on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 6\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Drizzle with Cheesy Sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 7\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add hot sauce to taste, if desired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":36124,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","recipe_category":[2135],"class_list":["post-35855","cp_recipe","type-cp_recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","cp_recipe_category-mains","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Food Revolution Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are loaded with black beans, corn, and cheesy sauce for a hearty, wholesome plant-based dinner.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/recipes\/southwest-stuffed-sweet-potatoes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - 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