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Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
Crispy sweet potato skins filled with black beans, cheddar, jalapeño, and soured cream — a colourful snack or starter.
Method
- 1Bake sweet potatoes at 200°C / 400°F for 45–50 min.
- 2Halve; scoop out most of the flesh (use in another dish).
- 3Fill skins with black beans; top with cheese and jalapeño.
- 4Bake 10 min more until cheese melts.
- 5Serve with soured cream and chives.
Why it might be useful today
A practical protein anchor when the day needs something more substantial.
Loaded sweet potato skins are a fun, colourful sharing snack; black beans add plant protein and the sweet potato skins hold everything together beautifully.
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