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Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Published March 1, 2015. Last updated March 18, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

Chili stuffed sweet potato with avocado on a white plate over a yellow napkin with pinterest text on the image
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Smoky, spicy black bean chili stuffed sweet potatoes that have been roasted and then topped with avocado and lime cilantro yogurt cream. This is the ultimate comfort food combination! Chili is a go-to winter comfort food, and this vegan black bean version is surprisingly healthy! Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out the inherit sweetness and is the perfect base for the Ultimate Chili. Lime cilantro yogurt cream adds a touch of creaminess and helps cut through more of the spice.

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Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Vegan Black Bean Chili

What I love the most about chili is that you can make a big batch early in the week and have dinner ready for a few days. With my life being so crazy right now, trying to study for my personal training certification, work a full time job, blog full time, teach group exercise classes, and get in the gym; there is not a lot of extra time in the night. To ensure that I have quality meals for lunch and dinner, I take time on Sunday afternoons to roast sweet potatoes and make dishes like chili, lentils, and roast vegetables. This makes pulling together a meal quick and easy throughout the week.

The ultimate chili is full of hearty, heart healthy black beans. The black beans are full of protein, fiber and are a low fat food! The carbohydrates in black beans are called resistant starches and these starches don’t break down before reaching the large intestine. These starches help good bacteria grow in the large intestine which is great for digestive health.

Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - gluten free dinner

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Did you know that soaking your beans in hot water for 10 minutes (even canned beans) can take out some of the compounds that cause tummy troubles? Try this the next time you are making any dish with beans in it.

To help cut the heat in the chili, I use greek yogurt cream as a substitute for the traditional sour cream. I love using greek yogurt as it adds more quality protein and has less fat than traditional sour cream. There is also the option to use plain greek cultured coconut milk if you are vegan. To bring this yogurt up a notch, I added lime juice and chopped cilantro. The citrus notes pair perfectly with the chili and the cilantro is a natural herb to pair with these smokey, spicy flavors. I tried the ultimate chili stuffed sweet potatoes with and without the lime cilantro yogurt sauce, and I have to say, don’t skip the yogurt sauce! It really makes the dish!

Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes topped with chili and avocados

If you are anything like me, chili really isn’t complete without sliced avocado. Well there is no difference with the ultimate chili stuffed sweet potatoes. Avocados adds that distinct creamy, buttery flavor that just completes this dish for me. Not to mention the pop of color from the green flesh against the chili and the roasted sweet potatoes.

Ultimate Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Spotlight

Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B6, C, D, iron, magnesium, potassium, and beta carotene. Sweet potatoes are one of the BEST, delicious ways to get your daily intake of vitamin A.

Sweet potatoes are low on the glycemic index, as they release sugar into the blood stream slowly. Sweet potatoes provide energy for hours and don’t spike your insulin, which means you won’t crash or be hungry in 30 minutes to an hour.

Looking for more stuffed sweet potato inspiration? Check out this Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potato.

Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes next to a bowl of chili

Ultimate Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Tips

To ensure everything is done together, roast the sweet potatoes while the chili is simmering.

To store sweet potatoes, don’t cut the potato until using it and wrap it in aluminum foil and refrigerate until ready to use. When you are ready to use the sweet potato, pop it in the oven for 10 minutes to heat them back up while the chili is heating up on the stove. If you are going to use the microwave, you can store the sweet potatoes whole in glass pyrex containers in the fridge. On the day you are going to enjoy this meal, cut the sweet potato and add chili and microwave the entire dish for 3 minutes on high.

pyrex containersDo you get annoyed when you buy a bundle of cilantro or parsley at the grocery store and it’s either wilted or grows that nasty green goo withing 4 days? Well I have an easy tip for you! Simply place the herbs in a drinking glass (I use a short drinking glass). Fill the glass up with water after adding the herbs and keep in the fridge, uncovered in the middle shelf. My herbs last 2+ weeks this way!

Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes on a plate

Check out my delicious chili recipe to go over the top of these sweet potato bad boys: Ultimate Chili!

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Stuffed sweet potatoes mounded with black bean chili

Ultimate Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Smokey spicy black bean chili stuffed in roasted sweet potatoes topped with creamy lime cilantro yogurt sauce is the ULTIMATE comfort food. The best part is that you won't feel any guilt from these ingredients!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes - roasted and split down the middle length wise
  • 2 cup ultimate chili or chili of choice
  • 1 container Fage 2% greek yogurt or SoDelicious Cultured Greek Yogurt
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 tbs 1/4 cup cilantro - chopped (depending on your taste)
  • Pinch of salt - about 1/8 tsp
  • The flesh of 1 avocado - sliced or cubed.

Instructions

  • Roast sweet potatoes at 400F for 50-60 minutes until soft to the touch.
  • While sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the ultimate chili.
  • Once sweet potatoes are done roasting, take them out of the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before handling.
  • Prepare the lime cilantro greek yogurt while waiting on the sweet potatoes to cool. In a small bowl, combine the greek yogurt, lime juice and 2 tbs. of chopped cilantro. Add salt and taste. Add additional cilantro to your taste.
  • To assemble the ultimate chili stuffed sweet potatoes, split the sweet potato down the center length wise. Slightly cut through the thickest part of each of the the two sides, allowing the potato to open up a little more for better distribution of the chili and yogurt sauce.
  • Add 1 cup of chili (or more) to each sweet potato. Top with lime cilantro sauce.
  • Slice or cube the avocado and add 1/2 of the avocado to each of the sweet potatoes,

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
417
Fat
 
15
g
Carbohydrates
 
63
g
Fiber
 
20
g
Sugar
 
11
g
Protein
 
12
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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  1. Catherine Holt

    March 3, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Oh yum, looks amazing. Sweet potatoes are the best and stuffed just makes them even more irresistible!

    Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

    Reply
  2. Tara Noland

    March 2, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    Those do look ultimate for sure, lovely recipe for beans!!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 3, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Thanks Tara!!

      Reply
  3. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm

    March 2, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    This sounds delicious and thanks for the tummy tip.

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 3, 2015 at 11:55 am

      You are so welcome Wendy!!

      Reply
  4. Sarah

    March 2, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Looks amazing!! MY favorite way to enjoy chili is topped on a sweet potato, with sweet potatoes, or sweet potato chili! I love the combination of sweet and spicy!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 3, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Yes, it’s the best combo!!

      Reply
  5. Christie

    March 2, 2015 at 9:19 am

    I love that you stuffed a sweet potato with beans. Dinner is served.

    Reply
  6. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

    March 2, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I never knew that trick about soaking canned beans as well. I think I am used to them but the rest of the family would prob like that. I love left over chili on sweet potatoes! Thanks for sharing and joining us for Meatless Monday. Always love having you!

    Reply
  7. Tina muir

    March 2, 2015 at 8:30 am

    This sounds amazing! What a power combo! YUM!!! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  8. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    March 2, 2015 at 8:29 am

    1) Black bean chili – I’ve got to try that
    2) What a great way to use up leftover chili!

    Reply
  9. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets

    March 2, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Oh my gosh I love this recipe! I’ve been wanting to make chili and I have plenty of sweet potatoes…thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  10. Kimberly

    March 2, 2015 at 8:00 am

    So simple, yet filled with so much flavor! And great tip about the fresh herbs too!

    Reply
  11. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    March 2, 2015 at 7:34 am

    THis reminds me of my sweet potato bolognese (which I will be sharing soon, don’t you worry). DELICIOUS

    Reply
  12. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

    March 2, 2015 at 12:54 am

    These taters look amazing! And your schedule sounds a lot like mine. Way too packed. Meals like this are perfect for those busy nights!

    Reply
  13. Courtney Bentley

    March 1, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    YUMM! I love sweet potatoes and may venture out and try this with purple yams which are also a favorite in my household! Thank you for sharing xo C

    Reply
  14. Lisa @ RunWiki

    March 1, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Oh my goodness these look good– I can taste the sweet and savory flavor combo with the spice from the chili–yum! I have sweet potatoes… I must try this!

    Reply
  15. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    March 1, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Looks delicious! I love sweet potatoes.

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Lauren!! I know you do :)

      Reply
  16. Jess @hellotofit

    March 1, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    Sam, you’re at it again with the awesome recipes! :). It’s too bad I made oven roasted sweet potato fries last night, otherwise I’d make this today ;). I don’t really meal prep (unless it’s snack bars or overnight oats) because I like the stress-relief of cooking on evenings where I’m not slammed with work/blogging.

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Jess your stress relief cooking sounds like music to my ears!! I wish I was home more at night so I could do that as well. My hour commute doesn’t really allow that though :( I love that you can find stress relief in cooking though – that’s the best of both worlds!

      Reply
  17. Amanda

    March 1, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    WOW these look incredible!!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks Amanda!!

      Reply
  18. Valerie Cathell Clark

    March 1, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    I love sweet potatoes and this combination looks wonderful! Drooling!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Valerie you are too kind! It is kind of drool worthy though :)

      Reply
  19. Sue Lau

    March 1, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    What a great topping for a baker! This will make a great lunch.

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Sue oh I agree, lunch you can be proud of and will keep you full! :)

      Reply
  20. Diana @DandelionGreensBlog

    March 1, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    What a homey and delicious recipe… pure comfort food to me! Also, thanks for the tips on the herbs. I’m with you and haven’t been happy with my mushy cilantro!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Diana you are so welcome! I used to get so upset when I would reach into the drawer and find my herbs were ruined!! Not anymore though! I’m still working on basil though – it’s so pesky

      Reply
  21. Liz

    March 1, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    The black bean chili alone sounds outstanding, but stuffing a sweet potato was such a marvelous idea!!!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Oh Liz thanks a ton!!

      Reply
  22. Terri Steffes

    March 1, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    These sound divine! Cannot wait to try them. I think they would also make a great tailgate lunch. I’m a newbie on #SundaySuppers and thought I would come and say hey!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      Terri welcome to SundaySupper, I think you are really going to enjoy the community here!! Can’t wait to see you again next week, loved your hummus dish today!!

      Reply
  23. Jen

    March 1, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Chili was on my list of things to make for the week. Along with roasted sweet potato cubes. BUT, now I am thinking of making this instead! Looks so good. I love chili, especially in this terribly cold weather. My favorite way to eat it is on eggs! So good.

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      Oh snap, well if you make it snap a pic on IG, I’d love to see your version :) Oh eggs and chili sounds AMAZING – might have that for dinner – now I’m curious!

      Reply
  24. Jen

    March 1, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Stuffed sweet potatoes! All I can say is WOW!

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Jen – they are worth the wow – I hope you try them :) So yummy!!

      Reply
  25. Renee

    March 1, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I seriously love everything about this recipe. Seriously. Yum.

    Reply
    • Sam

      March 1, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Oh Renee you are so kind!! Thank you!

      Reply
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