Spiced Tempeh & Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Hearty baked sweet potatoes filled with a savory, spiced mixture of crumbled tempeh and black beans, all brought together with a zesty avocado-lime crema. A deeply satisfying and nutritionally complete vegan meal.
1360 calories
$5 per serving
$50 min
2 servings
vegan, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (approx. 500g total)
- 150g tempeh, crumbled
- 200g canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- 30ml water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Scrub the sweet potatoes, pat them dry, and pierce the skin several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 40-50 minutes, or until tender.
- 2.While the potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Add the crumbled tempeh, cumin, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tempeh is lightly browned and crispy.
- 4.Stir in the drained black beans and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes to heat through, then remove from the heat.
- 5.To make the crema, combine the avocado flesh, lime juice, water, and a pinch of salt in a small blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- 6.Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them open lengthwise. Gently fluff the inside with a fork and season with a little salt and pepper.
- 7.Generously fill each sweet potato with the spiced tempeh and black bean mixture. Drizzle with the avocado-lime crema and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
45g
fat
172g
carbs
42g
fiber
54g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a nutritional powerhouse, offering complex carbohydrates from sweet potatoes for sustained energy and high-quality plant-based protein from tempeh and black beans. It's rich in fiber for digestive health and packed with vitamins and healthy fats.
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