How to Make Baked Sweet Potato with Onions and Red Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes. They are naturally sweet, packed with fiber, and rich in vitamins and minerals. One delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes is by baking them with onions and red peppers. This simple yet flavorful dish is a great side or main course that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

When sweet potatoes are baked, their natural sugars caramelize, resulting in a sweet and buttery flavor. Whe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 roasted green chile pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup vegetarian ground beef
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and chili pepper until very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir vegetarian ground beef into the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Slice cooked sweet potato in half lengthwise and top with the skillet mixture. Place yogurt on top and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    578 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 381mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 114g
    • Dietary Fiber: 18g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 277mg
    • Calcium: 277mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 2203mg