Direction

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

3. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato with a fork or knife.

4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

5. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the black bean filling. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans with the olive oil, cumin powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.

6. Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

7. Carefully slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the black bean filling. Leave a thin layer of flesh intact to help hold the filling.

8. Stuff each sweet potato with the black bean filling, using a spoon to evenly distribute it.

9. Optional step: If using shredded cheese, sprinkle it over the stuffed sweet potatoes.

10. Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.

11. Serve hot and garnish with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy your delicious and healthy black bean-stuffed sweet potatoes!