Description
Loaded Sweet Potato Nacho Skillet is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and fresh avocado. Perfect as a wholesome main or a festive party appetizer, this recipe balances spices and textures for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Base
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for roasting your sweet potatoes.
- Season the sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt until they’re evenly coated with spices.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Combine ingredients in skillet: Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes into a skillet and mix in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes evenly to combine all the flavors.
- Add cheese and melt: If using cheese, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the mixture and return the skillet to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and top with diced avocado and fresh cilantro just before serving to add freshness and creaminess to the dish.
Notes
- You can substitute black beans with pinto or kidney beans for variety.
- If you prefer a vegan version, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- To speed up roasting, cut sweet potatoes into smaller pieces but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- This dish works great as a filling for wraps or taco bowls as well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: sweet potato nachos, vegetarian nachos, baked sweet potatoes, Tex-Mex skillet, healthy nachos, loaded sweet potato
