Sweet or savory, we have got you covered. Stuffed to the brim, these variations will not disappoint.
Ingredients
Meaty Chicken
- 1 medium cooked sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons shredded chicken
- 3 tablespoons cooked spinach
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- a dash of garlic powder & hot sauce
Savory Southwest (This recipe is vegan!)
- 1 medium cooked sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons black beans
- 2 tablespoons corn
- 1 tablespoon diced red or green pepper
- a dash of chili powder & cumin
Sweet Banana (This recipe is vegan!)
- 1 medium cooked sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- a dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Slice open the middle of the cooked sweet potato to form a pocket for other ingredients. Fluff the sweet potato by scraping the inside of the potato with a fork.
- Layer on the desired toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- Kids love a toppings bar! Put out small bowls of toppings and let them make their own creations.
- In addition to the toppings shown, try leftover chili; stir-fried or steamed vegetables; caramelized pineapple with ham; nonfat plain yogurt; sunflower seeds or other nuts; peas; sautéed apples; or even a poached egg.
- Sweet potatoes are very versatile. Bake extra and use the leftovers for easy meal prep.