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Healthy Loaded Sweet Potatoes

with crispy tofu and garlicky spinach
With crispy tofu and garlicky spinach
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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
3 Sweet potatoes
For brushing:
Vegetable oil
For tofu:
8 oz (225 g) Tofu extra-firm
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
½ tsp Sea salt fine
¼ tsp Garlic powder
1 pinch Black pepper
For garlicky spinach:
1 tbsp Olive oil
5 oz Baby spinach
2 cloves Garlic diced
1 pinch Sea salt
For tahini dressing:
¼ cup Tahini
2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 pinch Sea salt
¼ cup Water plus more if needed

Nutritional information

207
calories
15.8g
fat
15.5g
сarbohydrates
6.3g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
1309mg
sodium

Healthy Loaded Sweet Potatoes recipe

Craving a comfort food fix? Here’s how to make it healthier: This simple recipe for Healthy Loaded Sweet Potatoes combines hearty sweet potatoes with crispy tofu, garlicky spinach and a zesty tahini dressing for a dish that is both satisfying and full of flavor. And it’s so easy to make. While baking sweet potatoes does require some patience, the total prep and hands-on time is under 20 minutes. Serve as a main with a salad for an easy and healthy dinner. 

The cooking time for sweet potatoes depends on their size. For best results, I recommend poking holes all over the sweet potato with a fork or small paring knife to prevent it from exploding as it bakes. A quick brush of olive oil on the skins makes them crispy and brings out their natural sweetness, creating a wonderful caramelized flavor. When picking sweet potatoes, opt for those that are thin and long. They cook more quickly and evenly, delivering perfectly tender results every time.   

To make the Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Healthy Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Steps to make Healthy Loaded Sweet Potatoes

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5

    Preheat your oven to 400 ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare sweet potatoes

    3

    Using a fork or small paring knife, poke small holes all over the sweet potatoes and lightly brush them with oil. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake sweet potatoes

    50

    Bake until the sweet potatoes are cooked through, about 40 minutes to 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Prepare tofu

    15

    Drain the tofu block and rinse it well. Wrap it in a kitchen towel, then put it on a plate. Stack a heavy pan on top of the tofu, weigh it down with cans, and leave for 10 minutes. Unwrap, then cut into bite-sized cubes.

  5. 5

    Season tofu

    3

    In a mixing bowl, combine the tofu cubes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss to coat well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the tofu out on the prepared baking sheet so there are no clumps.

  6. 6

    Bake tofu

    20

    Bake the tofu, along with the sweet potatoes, until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.

  7. 7

    Prepare spinach

    5

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add in 5 ounces baby spinach and 2 diced garlic cloves. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Prepare tahini dressing

    2

    In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and ¼ cup water until smooth.

  9. 9

    Assemble

    3

    Slice open the sweet potatoes, mash insides with a fork, then stuff with the garlicky spinach and crispy tofu. Top with a drizzle of tahini dressing.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately.

This easy recipe for Healthy Loaded Sweet Potatoes is comforting, delicious, and vegan-friendly, too. Give this recipe a try for a simple and delicious way to add more plant-based foods to your diet. Happy cooking!

About the author

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

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Athina

I like that this dish can be prepared ahead of time. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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