Sweet Potato Boats

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (300-350 g each)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt, divided into 2
  • 1 x 440 g can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 120 g cottage cheese
  • 1 gup fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 120 g shredded cheese, divided into 2
  • Hot sauce, to taste

To Serve:

  • Sliced avocado
  • Lime wedges
  • Roasted pepitas
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 220°C.
  2. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, rub with oil, and season with half the salt and cracked pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast until very tender, 30–45 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the beans, cottage cheese, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, half the grated cheese, the remaining salt, cracked pepper, and a few dashes of hot sauce if using.
  4. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and transfer to the bowl. Stir to combine and season with more salt to taste.
  5. Switch the oven to grill. Sprinkle a little bit of grated cheese into the empty sweet potato skins and grill until the cheese is melted and the skins are crispy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Divide the sweet potato and bean mixture between the boats (you may have leftovers - use them for quesadillas) and top with the remaining grated cheese.
  7. Grill until the filling is warmed through and the cheese is melted, 2-4 minutes.
  8. Top with diced avocado, coriander, a squeeze of lime juice, pepitas, and more hot sauce to serve.