Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato

Today we’re making Vegan Loaded Sweet potatoes. And not just any loaded sweet potatoes...These are FAST and so easy. Perfect for when you want a super quick, healthy lunch or dinner without much effort.

Here's what you'll be needing to make them:

• Sweet potato - Any variety of sweet potato will do. You can even use a yam. Just make sure it's a size you will be comfortable eating in one portion. Not too big and not too small.
• Avocado - This needs to be perfectly ripe.
• Black beans - From a can or black beans you have cooked your self from dry. Leftover Instant Pot Black Beans or Slow Cooker Black Beans work well too.
• Corn - Either frozen or from a can.
• Salsa - Store-bought for convenience!
• Spices - Cumin and cayenne pepper but you can switch these up with chili powder or paprika instead or any of your favourites.

Make these vegan baked sweet potatoes is so fast and simple! Here's how:

1. Cook the sweet potato until fork tender. I like to do this in the microwave for speed but you can bake them in an oven if you prefer. I've included directions for both.
2. Mash the avocado with the spices and top the split sweet potato.
3. Top the avocado with black beans, salsa and corn.

That's it. Told you it was fast and easy!

These Vegan Loaded Sweet Potatoes are delicious as is, but you can also have fun and make them your own. These are all great toppings for sweet potatoes:

• Sliced avocado
• Avocado dressing
• Store-bought guacamole instead of the mashed avocado
• Any variety of canned beans
• Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley
• Red onions or green onions
• Lime juice
• Habanero hot sauce
• Leftover chili
• Instant Pot Black Beans or Slow Cooker Black Beans
• Chopped tomatoes, mango, jalapeño or cucumber
• Tangy vegan sour cream, vegan yogurt or cashew cream
• Shredded vegan cheese or some crumbles of vegan feta cheese
• Olives