Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Cook Good Recipes

It doesn’t get much easier or budget-friendly than these vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes loaded with tangy dressed Kale and tart Cranberries. Everything is cooked in a microwave, the dishes are minimal, and the potatoes are ready in about 15 to 20 minutes. Oh, and they are perfect for meal prep. This one is going into heavy rotation!

What Is a Stuffed Sweet Potato?

It’s all in the name. You can stuff a sweet potato with pretty much anything, but , I’ve kept things plant-based by filling microwaved sweet potatoes with massaged kale and dried cranberries rehydrated in a citrusy sauce. These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes come together in no time and hold incredibly well, making them perfect for a work or school lunch.

What To Serve With Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

While they are a perfectly filling meal on their own, these beauties pair well with Roasted Chicken, Meatloaf, or Sausage Kebabs. If you want to add a little heft, top them with our Slow Cooker Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork.

How To Store

Sweet potatoes can be made ahead and stored in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. To reheat them, microwave until they are steaming and then stuff. The kale stuffing can also be made ahead and mixed with rehydrated cranberries. It will keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing the potatoes or the kale, as their textures will be compromised as they thaw.

Recipe by Cook Good Recipes

These easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect quick meal for fall. They come together in under 30 minutes and are great for meal prep!

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 16 minutes

Total time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries($0.44)
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar($0.09)
1/2 Tbsp honey($0.07)
1 lemon, zested and juiced($0.79)
4 large sweet potatoes($2.96)
2 cups chopped kale, packed($1.29)
1/2 Tbsp olive oil($0.06)
1 pinch salt($0.01)
1/4 cup pepitas($0.89)

Instructions

In a microwave-safe bowl, add the cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, and the juice of the lemon. Microwave for 1 minute. Let the cranberries steep while you prepare the sweet potatoes.
Rinse the sweet potatoes well. Pierce the surface of the potatoes a few times with a fork and then microwave for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. They are done when a fork can easily pierce through them. The cooking time will vary depending on your microwave’s strength and size of the potatoes.
In the meantime, use a fork to smash the rehydrated cranberries to help thicken their sauce.
Add the kale to a large bowl along with the olive oil and salt. Massage the kale for about 30 seconds until tender. Mix the pepitas and the undrained cranberries into the kale.
Once the potatoes are done, slice the potatoes in half (but not all the way through) and fluff the insides with a fork.
Divide the kale between the four potatoes. Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest on each potato.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato Calories: 383kcal Carbohydrates: 81g Protein: 8g Fat: 5g Sodium: 216mg Fiber: 13g

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How to Make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Step by Step Photos

In a microwave-safe bowl, add 1/4 cup cranberries, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and the juice of 1 lemon. Microwave for 1 minute. Let the cranberries steep while you prepare the sweet potatoes.

Rinse the 4 sweet potatoes well. Pierce the surface of the potatoes a few times with a fork and then microwave for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through. They are done when a fork can easily pierce through them. The cooking time will vary depending on your microwave’s strength and size and the potatoes’ size.