Loaded sweet potato should really be LOADED. This sweet potato recipe is really easy to make. Sweet potato toppings include Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes and Spinach. Version 2
This sweet potato is truly LOADED!
If you are going to eat a loaded sweet potato, I say why not go all out!
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Tips for making it
- Serve this sweet potato right out of the oven. Its best when served hot.
- If you use frozen corn, do not thaw it before adding to the pan. Add the frozen corn and the cooking process will keep it crispy
- You can add jalapeno to this recipe to make it hot. I didn’t make it spicy (shocking, right?)
- After you top the baked sweet potato with the black bean mixture, you can put it into the oven for about 5 minutes to bake the toppings. Remove and top with yogurt dressing
- I used fresh spinach in this and all sweet potato recipes, but, you can also use frozen. Be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the liquid from it.
There is an art to baking a sweet potato. A sweet potato has to be baked evenly and just right. If you don’t have a good baked potato, it ruins the whole taste experience.
That’s why I came up with 5 tips on how to bake the perfect sweet potato. Let me know what you think.
This also works as a black bean salad, if you choose to not use the sweet potato.
There is a slight taste of lemony in this loaded potato. I added lemon pepper to it because it just adds a quick tang to it.
Ever since I put this lemon pepper in Greek seasoning, I haven’t been able to putting it on everything. Someone should have told me about it!
The final topping on this loaded potato was my favorite creamy yogurt dressing. It was a perfect anecdote to the a delicious potato recipe.
More toppings
If you want an even more loaded sweet potato, add these ingredients
– Kale
– Zucchini
– Jalapeno
– Butternut squash
– Bell Peppers
– Scallions
– Cranberries
Can a sweet potato be frozen?
No, it doesn’t freeze well. I wasn’t thrilled by how the frozen sweet potato tasted after thawing it in the oven. It seemed to me that it lost some of its sweet flavoring.
They refrigerate well, but, should be consumed within a week.
Yesterday, I baked the sweet potato, loaded it with the black bean mixture and then wrapped it individually.
Today, I placed the wrapped and loaded sweet potato into a preheated oven of 425° and let it roast for about 15 minutes. Once it was heated, I unwrapped it and topped it with the yogurt dressing before devouring it.
All I can say is, “YUMMO!”
Want more sweet potato recipes? You will love my Tuscan flavored skillet sweet potatoes, vegan mashed sweet potatoes and my all time favorite is the sweet potato hash.
Or, try the purple sweet potato! It will become your new obsession.
Can I serve it for Thanksgiving?
Yes, you can! Vegans love their potatoes and they love it when its loaded up with these delicious ingredients.
Its a delicious side dish and its just the easiest recipe to make. I try to suggest easy vegan sides to serve for Thanksgiving, like my Navy Beans Salad.
Check out my list of recipes to serve for a vegan Thanksgiving. And, if you have any questions about vegan ingredients, check out my handy vegan guide.
Loaded Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 2 Sweet Potatoes baked
- 3 cup Spinach fresh
- 1/4 cup Sweet Corn
- 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can Black beans drained and washed
- 1 Campari tomato cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup Red onions finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
- 1/8 tsp Salt optional
- 2 tsp Lemon optional
For The Vegan Creamy Yogurt Dressing
- 1 cup Vegan Yogurt See notes
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Pink salt
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried parsely
- 1 tsp Lemon pepper
For the Garnish (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Red onion finely diced
- Parsley
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potato according to these instructions
- After the sweet potato has been baking for 50 min, start making the toppings
- In a medium pan, add the oil and heat for 15 seconds
- Gently add the spinach to the oil and let it wilt to half its size. Don’t stir
- Add the corn, black beans, tomatoes, seasonings and salt.
- Cook for about 7 minutes on medium heat
- Turn off the heat and set it aside
- Mix the ingredients of the yogurt dressing and set it aside
Assembling the Loaded Sweet Potato
- Cut the sweet potato into halves. Cut lengthwise
- Gently open it and top with the black bean mixture
- Top with the yogurt dressing and garnish
- Serve the loaded sweet potato immediately
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Notes
Version 1
Version 1 was originally published on March 3rd, 2015 (At 3:20 PM, ????). As I start to learn more photography and better my recipes, I will go back in time to change the previous recipes and refresh them for the present time.
In version one, I used quinoa in the recipe. It was really good, but, I didn’t thing it worked well with the yogurt dressing. So, for version 2 of this recipe, I kept the cooked quinoa out and it was the best decision!
If you use cream cheese in the dressing, experiment with the quinoa and let me know what you think.
When you try this and other sweet potato recipes on my blog, please give me a rating. I am always happy to see how you made my recipe.
What are some of your favorite sweet potato toppings?
Marcia says
I’d love to share this recipe with my sis in law who is vegetarian but, her oven doesn’t work. Could she use a toaster oven to make these?
Healing Tomato says
Yes, you can absolutely use a toaster. The only difference would be the time. I think you may have to roast it for a longer time. Maybe about 20minutes more? Let me know how it works out.
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
What a terrific recipe, I love it. This is great to make on those nights I never know what to cook. This is perfect.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Joanne
Tara says
This is a great healthy dinner all wrapped up in a gorgeous sweet potato!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Tara
Debi @ Life Currents says
Wow this sure is a loaded potato! All these flavors and textures and colors just make this look so awesome!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Debi
Katerina says
It truly is loaded with flavors and taste!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Katerina
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
This really is loaded with a lot of goodness. I want to dig right in.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Bintu
Manila Spoon says
This is fully loaded with flavors, indeed! Love that when you eat this, you don’t really need anything more – so yum!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Manila Spoon.
justine @ Full Belly SIsters says
This looks glorious, i love all the different colors and textures!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Justine
Del's cooking twist says
I love sweet potato and your recipe looks delish!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Del.