Ingredients
– 4 medium sweet potatoes
– 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt or light sour cream
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
– 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 red onion, diced
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– A pinch of salt
– 1 1/3 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1/2 cup mild or spicy salsa
– 1/2 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
– 1/4 cup chopped scallions or cilantro
Instructions
1-In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the taco seasoning.
2-Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat, then add the diced red bell pepper, red onion, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and salt. Cook until the onions are slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
3-Add the black beans and heat through for another 5 minutes.
4-Slice each cooked potato lengthwise or pierce the top in an oval shape and remove the top.
5-Top each potato with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1/3 cup of the black bean mixture, 2 tablespoons of the yogurt-taco seasoning mixture, and 2 tablespoons salsa. Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro and serve.
Last Step:
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⏲️ Using the microwave significantly reduces cooking time compared to oven baking.
🌿 Mixing taco seasoning into the Greek yogurt provides flavorful and healthier alternative to sour cream.
🥫 Adding black beans and sautéed vegetables boosts protein and fiber content for a more balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Microwaving or Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded sweet potato
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 312mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 10.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 7.5mg