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Wholesome Gluten-Free Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Crispy Shallots Made Easy

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A comforting and nourishing gluten-free recipe featuring roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with a creamy black bean and quinoa filling, topped with crispy caramelized shallots for a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large or 4 small medium-sized sweet potatoes, firm and unblemished
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for roasting and frying
  • 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked or canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, can substitute with dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each several times with a fork.
  3. Rub sweet potatoes with a light coating of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on the baking sheet and roast for 40–50 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and skins are slightly crisp.
  4. While sweet potatoes roast, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sliced shallots in a single layer and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crunchy (8–10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked black beans, cooked quinoa, minced garlic, chopped spinach, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine and slightly wilt the spinach.
  6. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a ¼-inch shell.
  7. Mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork, then stir in the bean and quinoa mixture, fresh lime juice, and Greek yogurt if using. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins. Place stuffed potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes at 400°F (205°C) to warm through.
  9. Remove from oven and top generously with crispy shallots and chopped cilantro. Serve warm.

Notes

For crispy shallots, slice thinly and fry over medium heat, stirring often to avoid burning. Use lime juice to brighten flavors. Can substitute quinoa with brown rice or millet. For vegan version, use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and can be frozen before adding shallots.

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