Mexican Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Sweet Potatoes

You won't believe the flavor in these Mexican sweet potatoes, topped with black bean pico de gallo and creamy cilantro sauce!

Ingredients

  • sweet potatoes
    4 medium
  • olive oil

    for rubbing

  • kosher salt
  • recipe black bean salsa
    1
  • frozen corn kernels
    ½ c
  • creamy cilantro sauce or creamy cilantro dressing

    to serve, plus a few extra cilantro leaves

  • mexican hot sauce

    to serve, such as cholula

  • other topping ideas: sour cream

    mexican crema, cheese, vegan nacho cheese, vegan sour cream, cashew cream, or chipotle sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Start soaking the cashews for the Creamy Cilantro Sauce (or make it in advance; you can also soak the cashews the night before for easy day-of prep). If you’re planning to make the Creamy Cilantro Dressing, skip this part.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

  3. 3

    Wash the sweet potatoes and slice them in half. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and rub lightly with olive oil, just enough to coat. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake until tender and lightly browned on the edges, about 25 to 35 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.

  4. 4

    Make the Black Bean Pico de Gallo.

  5. 5

    Defrost the frozen corn.

  6. 6

    Make the Creamy Cilantro Sauce (or Creamy Cilantro Dressing). Save out a few cilantro leaves and chop the cilantro for a garnish.

  7. 7

    To serve, top the roasted sweet potatoes with Black Bean Pico de Gallo, corn kernels, cilantro, and dollops of Creamy Cilantro Sauce.

Mexican Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Sweet Potatoes

335 cal

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About this Recipe

These loaded Mexican sweet potatoes are a healthy, flavorful dinner ready in 40 minutes. Tender baked sweet potatoes are topped with zesty black bean pico de gallo, sweet corn, and a drizzle of creamy cilantro sauce for a meal that's naturally vegetarian and vegan-friendly. High in fiber and protein from the black beans, this satisfying dish works as a main course or hearty side. Customize with your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings like crema, cheese, or hot sauce.

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