Description
These Healthy Chipotle Sweet Potato Skins are a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic potato skins. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, they make a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Skins:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or shredded cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Wash and scrub sweet potatoes, then pierce each several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45–55 minutes, or until soft.
- Prepare skins: Let cool slightly, then cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Set skins on a baking sheet.
- Make filling: In a bowl, mash the scooped sweet potato with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in black beans, corn, green onions, and cilantro.
- Fill skins: Spoon the mixture back into the sweet potato skins. Sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake: Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until heated through and slightly crisped on top.
- Serve: Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- These can be made ahead and reheated.
- For extra protein, add cooked shredded chicken or quinoa to the filling.
- Use dairy-free yogurt and skip cheese for a vegan version.
