Sweet Potatoes are so hearty and filling and you can adapt them to suit with other ingredients. These are also gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free.
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Sweet potato is a carb but a very healthy one! Adding protein-rich plant-based ingredients such as Quinoa and Lentils balances out the meal.
Why we love sweet potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are highly nutritious. There are 3 colour varieties but we prefer to use the orange kind which, along with the purple colour are rich in anti-oxidants. Sweet potatoes are a good source of B vitamins and vitamin C. They also contain iron, calcium and selenium plus they are a rich source of fibre.
They also taste beautifully sweet and are a healthy addition to children's diets.
why use black beans?
Including Black beans (also known as Black Turtle Beans) in your diet is a great way to add low-fat, high-fibre plant-based protein. Black beans are higher in anti-oxidants than any other beans. See the Nutritional Info Links below for a more detailed look at Black beans.
what is quinoa?
I've been using Quinoa since the 90's when I found it in a local health shop called Infinity Foods. This place was and still is a treasure trove of healthy food and drink.
Quinoa is high in protein and gluten-free. It is one of the few plant foods that is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fibre, B vitamins, magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin E. It is also relatively high in anti-oxidants compared to other grains. If you are interested in the discussion about whether Quinoa is classed as a seed or grain, check this out.
Why add lentils?
Lentils are another excellent plant-based protein. They are a very versatile legume, they add extra fibre, iron and B vitamins plus extra texture to any dish. They are another pantry staple here.
If using Quinoa and Lentils I usually make more than I need. It's always good to have some in the fridge, it has many uses. I am always in awe of how much cooked grains/seeds can come from only ⅓ cup!
These Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are really easy to make and assemble. The sweet potatoes are baked for 50-60 minutes and once cooked they are cut down the middle lengthways. The sweet, soft, gorgeously orange potato can then be fluffed/mashed lightly ready for your filling.
The filling mixture makes enough for 4 generous servings. Any left over can be used the next day as a filling for bell peppers or tomatoes topped with grated cheese, delicious!
See the recipe below for filling preparation.
More Recipes using Sweet Potatoes, Quinoa and Lentils
- Quinoa Lentil Burgers
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa Vegetable Filling
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Hummus
Nutritional Info Links
Black Beans
Lentils
Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- Olive oil to coat sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 heaped cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Quinoa
- ¼ cup Lentils
- 1 cup canned black beans
- ½ cup Tahini
- juice of scant ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes gently clean.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, then rub all over with a drizzle of olive oil and a good pinch of sea salt.
- Bake 50-60 minutes, or until you can pierce them easily with a knife.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, take 2 pans and fill with water, cook the Quinoa and Lentils in the separate pans for around 10 minutes until softened.
- Gently sauté the red onion for 2-3 minutes in a frying pan.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes on a gentle heat.
- Add the Black beans and cook in the residual heat.
- Add ½ cup of the cooked Quinoa and ⅓ cup of the cooked Lentils. (You will have leftovers, see Notes below). Mix all ingredients and combine well.
- Check the sweet potatoes after around 50 minutes Make a slit lengthwise end-to-end across the top and fluff the inside with a fork before stuffing with your filling.
- Mix together the Tahini, lemon juice and sea salt to taste. Drizzle over the sweet potato fillings.
Recipe Notes
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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Erin Vasicek
I love all the things you stuffed into these potatoes! My husband is convinced that plain potatoes are better but maybe I can change his mind with these.
ND
Let me know if you do!
Kay
Love Quinoa, love Baked Sweet Potatoes! I had never thought of having both together before! I bet that is nice and filling too! I need to try this out!
ND
Filling and warming in this cold weather!
Swathi
You made a wholesome stuffed sweet potatoes recipe, I like healthy ingredients going on there like beans, quinoa and spinach so yum and filling.
ND
Everyone enjoyed eating these, wholesome and hearty in this cold weather!
Joni Gomes
I love this recipe! Great way to use black beans and I did not miss the meat one bit! Will make again 🙂
ND
Black beans are great, so nutritious!
Cathy
I love sweet potatoes and have been incorporating black beans and quinoa for the protein. I should pay more attention to lentils, too. I like your idea of cooking extra quinoa and lentils. Thank you for this great recipe!
ND
yes, go-to ingredients ready in the fridge is such a time saver too!
Erin
Sweet potatoes are so affordable at the grocery right now-- thanks for a new idea for using them!
ND
Thanks Erin!
tina
I love sweet potatoes - these look super delish, can't wait to try!
Heather Harris
Sweet potatoes are so versatile. I love what you have done with them!
Jean Choi
Such a yummy and comforting way to enjoy sweet potatoes! Can't wait to try this.
Stacey Crawford
This was just what I was looking for. I have some leftover sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving and needed a recipe for them. Looks so yummy with the black beans& tahini!
ChihYu
So hearty, delicious and healthy! Love this for dinner or as a packed lunch!
Donny
This looks so hearty and filling! And that tahini sauce means I have to try this.
Ellen Mika Zelasko
I am always on the lookout for a good vegan recipe, and this looks like just the ticket. Not only healthy but looks delicious too! I love how you explained each ingredient and why you used it. Pinning for my holiday meal.
ND
Thanks Ellen, it's a weekly staple here, children love it too!
Tabatha Hull
I love sweet potatoes! This recipe looks delicious =) Thank you for sharing!
ND
Us too, sweet potatoes are great!
Lisa
We love to add black beans to many recipes and sweet potatoes are always a hit with our daughters. I haven't combined the two before but as two of the kids are vegetarian; this is going to be a big hit with them!
ND
Us too, black beans have become a staple here too!
Jazmine
Delicious and healthy!? Can't wait to make these!
ND
They really are delicious, so good to see the children eat them too!