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Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries Delight

Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy vegan side dish, perfect for any festive table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Firm and free of blemishes.
For the Filling
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Any colored bell pepper can work.
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Can substitute with quinoa or wild rice.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Alternatives include chopped dates or prunes.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Sunflower seeds are a good nut-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Can substitute with cilantro or chives.
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Pre-minced or garlic powder can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Agave nectar can replace it.
  • 1 tablespoon Stone Ground Mustard Can substitute with Dijon or yellow mustard.
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, poking holes in them. Bake for 45-60 minutes until soft.
  2. While baking, cook the brown rice. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until translucent, then add bell pepper, pecans, and cranberries; heat through.
  3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
  4. After baking, cut the sweet potatoes in half, scoop out some flesh, and mix it with the filling before stuffing back into skins.
  5. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes. Drizzle with remaining glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 19200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These stuffed sweet potatoes can be made a day ahead. Refrigerate and extend the second baking time by 15-20 minutes before serving.

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