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Baked Sweet Potato with Black Beans and Feta Easy Power Bowl

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This vibrant power bowl features roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with seasoned black beans and topped with tangy feta, fresh herbs, and creamy avocado. It’s a comforting, nutritious, and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb each), scrubbed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes.
  2. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the skin is puffed and a knife slides in easily.
  4. During the last 10 minutes of roasting, combine black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss to coat.
  5. Warm the bean mixture in the microwave for 1 minute or gently on the stove until heated through.
  6. Let sweet potatoes cool for 5 minutes. Slice each down the center (not all the way through) and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Spoon half the bean mixture into each potato. Top with feta, diced onion, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro or parsley.
  8. Season with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce to taste. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For vegan, use plant-based feta or omit cheese. Microwave sweet potatoes for faster prep (8-10 minutes, poked and wrapped in damp paper towel). Swap beans or toppings as desired. Let potatoes rest 5 minutes after baking for fluffier texture. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days; keep toppings separate for best texture.

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Keywords: sweet potato, black beans, feta, power bowl, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy dinner, meal prep, healthy, comfort food

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