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Close-up of a High Protein Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potato topped with chunky guacamole and pumpkin seeds.

High Protein Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potato

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 85 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nourishing, plant-based meal featuring sweet potatoes stuffed with seasoned lentils, topped with guacamole and salsa for a satisfying and wholesome dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium (8-10 ounces each) sweet potatoes
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cups dry brown lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup salsa of choice
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • fresh chopped cilantro
  • Tajin optional, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Scrub sweet potatoes to remove dirt. Dry them. Poke 3-4 times with a fork or knife. Drizzle each potato with olive oil and coat it in oil. Roast for 50-60 minutes until very soft inside.
  3. While potatoes bake, prepare lentils: Combine 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 3 cups vegetable broth (or water), ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 bay leaves (optional) in a medium sauce pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Drain excess liquid and remove bay leaves.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and seasonings (chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt) to the lentils. Simmer uncovered over medium-low for 5 minutes to develop flavors. Add a splash of water if the mixture gets too thick.
  5. Add a sprinkle of salt or Tajin to the inside of each sweet potato. Mash the inside of the potato with a fork to soften it.
  6. Add ¾ cup lentils to each sweet potato. Stir the lentils and sweet potato together. Top each sweet potato with guacamole, salsa, and pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

Notes

  • For homemade guacamole, mash one avocado with lime juice and salt to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 70 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 68
  • Fiber: 20
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 0

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