Loaded Vegetarian Baked Sweet Potato

Health Highlights

Ingredients

4 medium potato	Sweet potato
1/2 cup	Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free
1 tsp	Taco seasoning mix, McCormick
1 tsp	Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium pepper(s)	Red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 medium	Red onion (diced)
1 tsp	Chili powder
1/2 tsp	Paprika
1/2 tsp	Cumin
1 pinch	Salt
1 1/3 cup	Black beans, canned (rinsed, drained)
1/2 cup	Salsa, ready-to-serve
1/2 cup shredded	Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup	Green onion (or cilantro)

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
Poke holes in the potato with a fork and bake potatoes in the oven for about 45 minutes.
Combine yogurt and taco seasoning in a small bowl, mix well.
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add peppers, onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and salt; cook until the onions have caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, stir to combine, and heat through (about another 5 minutes).
Slice the potato lengthwise down the middle, use a fork to pierce the top in an oval shape, then remove the top of each potato. Top with shredded cheese, black bean mixture, Greek yogurt mixture, and salsa. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Highlights

Beans are a great source of plant-based protein and are high in fiber which may help to promote healthy digestion!
Sweet Potatoes are a good source of beta carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body and is important for immunity and vision health!

Calories 229

Calories from fat 62

Calories from saturated fat 24.4

Total Fat 6.9 g

Saturated Fat 2.7 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.1 g

Cholesterol 14.4 mg

Sodium 732 mg

Potassium 1181 mg

Total Carbohydrate 33 g

Dietary Fiber 14.1 g

Sugars 11.8 g

Protein 15.5 g