I love sweet potatoes at all times of the year, cooked all different ways. But this week I just happen to be carb loading up for Sunday’s marathon.
Don’t be scared away by carbs though–sweet potatoes are packed full of nutrients. Marathon or not, these orange beauties are a healthy treat.
They are super versatile, and really very easy to cook up. For this meal, I wanted to create a healthy version of a loaded baked potato–just without all the fat!
Ingredients (approximate for 1 serving):
1 Sweet Potato
1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 chopped avocado
1/4 cup cannellini beans
1/4 cup mushrooms
feta for topping (optional)
Pierce sweet potato along the top and cook the until it slices easily down the center. Once sliced, it should be tender enough to shred with a fork. (I cooked my in the microwave for about 5 minutes, although I will often roast them in the oven come fall/winter when I’m a roasting veggie machine!) I opened mine and shredded it before adding my toppings.
Add cooked rice, mushrooms, cannellini beans, chopped avocado, and feta. With the sweet potato already shredded, it makes for an easy to eat ‘bowl’ of sorts with a little bit of everything in each forkful.
Totally customizable to anyone’s diet, sweet potatoes make a delicious power packed meal.
What’s your favorite way to eat this sweet spud?
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Oh yum!!!! This looks so good. I’m such a sweet potato fan 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips
It was great loaded up with all my favs 🙂
Love that we both did sweet potatoes today, this look like a delicious way to eat them too! Avocado and sweet potatoes make such an awesome pair!
Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Sweet Potato Waffle Hash with Fried Egg + Sriracha!
So funny! It was delicious…I want to eat it everyday!
I love sweet potato hash and sweet potato fries. That stuffed one looks pretty good too!!! Have a great day
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This was so easy to put together…can’t wait for fries when it’s roasting season! 🙂
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite veggies! I love this twist on stuffed sweet potatoes! It looks delicious!
Heather@hungryforbalance recently posted…Fridays are one of My Favorite Things
Thanks it was! Had it twice this week 🙂
Sounds so similar to something that I had the other night with Freekeh! Great training fuel!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Fit Foodie Finds: Healthy Snacks Rocking My World
It was some delicious fuel! Makes carbing up easy!
This girl loves her carbs! What a great combo all my faves
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Fall Fitness Must Haves- Skirt Sports Giveaway
Thanks…I’m liking this carb thing!
Thanks again for linking up today! Have a wonderful week
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Zucchini Nachos-Score! Meatless Monday
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I lovelovelove sweet potatoes, especially when they’re loaded with all sorts of deliciousness! <3 This looks so amazing!
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Thanks Farrah! Me too 🙂
What a delicious way to dress up a sweet potato 🙂 yum! Thanks for linking up 🙂
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I LOOOVVVEEE recipes like this!!!!!! SO good for you and SO delicious! Thanks for joining us for meatless monday!
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Thanks for hosting! Love meatless mondays!