Burrito-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Total Time

1 hour 5 minutes

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Rating

(21)

Ingredients

4 servings

4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 ½ pounds total)
½ cup uncooked brown basmati rice, rinsed
1 cup cooked black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
Pinch of salt
Rustic salsa:
1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small red onion, chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Guacamole:
1 ripe, medium avocado
½ clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Generous pinch of salt
For serving:
Shredded cabbage or romaine lettuce
Hot sauce (optional)

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Preparation

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, and prick each one a couple of times with a fork. Slide the sweet potatoes into the oven and bake until very tender, about 45 minutes (mine took 5 to 10 minutes extra since they were a little bigger than specified).

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the basmati rice, black beans, cumin, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, and salt. Pour 1 ¼ cups water into the pot. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Cover and set aside to keep the rice warm.

Step 4

Make the rustic salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onions, lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Set aside.

Step 5

Make the guacamole: Peel the avocado and extract the pit. Place the avocado flesh in a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Once you’ve broken it up a bit, add the garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mash the avocado until the seasoning is evenly distributed and you have a chunky paste. Set aside.

Step 6

Place each baked sweet potato in a shallow bowl. Cut along the top of the sweet potato and pull back the skin. Split the sweet potatoes a little bit to make room for the fillings.

Step 7

Divide the rice and bean mixture among the sweet potatoes (spillover is fine!). Top each bowl with ¼th of the rustic salsa. Finish each plate with a dollop of the guacamole and some shredded cabbage on top. Serve with hot sauce on the side if you wish.