Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These savory stuffed sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover chili the next day! Make one for lunch or serve the whole family by turning this tasty dish into a sweet potato bar with all your favorite toppings!
Servings 1 serving
Calories 500kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup leftover chili
TOPPING OPTIONS:
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- pico de gallo
- salsa
- sliced or diced jalapenos
- crushed tortilla chips
- crumbled corn bread
- fritos corn chips
- hot sauce
- fresh cilantro
- fresh parsley
- chopped green onion
- black beans
- any and all veggies you can get your hands on
I USED:
- 1 ounce grated cheddar cheese
- 1-2 TBSP plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4-1/2 tsp Sriracha
Instructions
- Microwave [or bake!] your sweet potato until it's hot and fluffy and reheat your chili.
- Slice vertically and pinch the sides to create a bowl in the center.
- Fill with a piping hot scoop of your favorite chili and pile on the toppings!
- Now grab a fork and dig in!
- How easy was that!?
Notes
I wrote out the instructions for one, but feel free to make 2, 3, even four of these sassy spuds! I typically keep all the ingredients on hand and have them for super speedy lunches throughout the week. They can also be prepped for grab and go work lunches!
Nutrition Facts below are a rough estimate for the base recipe of sweet potato and chili using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on chili used and toppings chosen and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Fiber: 18g
