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high-protein sweet potato boats

High-Protein Sweet Potato Boats for a Flavor-Packed Meal

These high-protein sweet potato boats are a nutritious and satisfying meal, perfect for easy meal prep or delicious leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes butternut squash can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil can swap for avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt fine sea salt works too
For the Filling
  • 1 can Black or Pinto Beans canned for convenience
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt or silken tofu can be used
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro or parsley as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Cheddar, Pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack Cheese dairy-free cheese for vegan option
  • to taste Hot Sauce omit for a milder experience
For Toppings
  • 1 medium Diced Avocado
  • 2 wedges Lime or lemon as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Roasted Pepitas or your favorite nuts or seeds

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, drizzle with olive oil, and season with half the salt. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine black or pinto beans, cottage cheese, and chopped cilantro. Add cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and remaining salt, then mix well.
  3. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, scoop out the flesh, leaving a little for structure. Mix the flesh with the filling ingredients until well combined.
  4. Increase the oven to broil. Sprinkle half the remaining cheese into each potato skin and broil for about 2 minutes until melted and golden.
  5. Fill the sweet potato skins with the bean mixture and top with remaining cheese. Broil again for 2-4 minutes until bubbling.
  6. Top with diced avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and pepitas. Serve warm, adding hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These sweet potato boats can easily be customized with various toppings and flavors to suit your preference.

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