Spicy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Spicy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes; 2 large bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow or orange); 4 Tbs. unsalted butter or margarine; ⅛ tsp. ground cumin, or more to taste; Salt to taste; 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) Pepper Jack cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice, or more to taste; 2 Tbs. minced white onions; 2 Tbs. minced fresh coriander

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line large baking pan with aluminum foil.
3
Prick sweet potatoes and place in prepared pan.
4
Bake for about 11/2 hours or until soft in center.
5
Remove from oven, but leave oven on.
6
Meanwhile, seed and dice peppers and set aside.
7
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; alternatively, make slit down center but not through skin, leaving thin wall of flesh to retain shape.
8
Scoop out flesh from potato, either half or whole.
9
Place jackets back on baking sheet
10
Using fork, mash potato flesh, leaving it chunky, with butter, cumin and salt to taste.
11
Scoop mixture back into potato jackets, distributing mixture evenly.
12
Sprinkle stuffed potatoes with cheese and peppers, reserving some peppers for final garnish.
13
Bake in oven until cheese melts.
14
Meanwhile, mix sour cream with lime juice and set aside.
15
Garnish with remaining peppers, onions, fresh coriander and lime-flavored sour cream.
16
Serve hot.

1140

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, 2 large bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow or orange), 4 Tbs. unsalted butter or margarine, ⅛ tsp. ground cumin, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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