Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
If you're a sweet potato lover, then you will most definitely fall in love with this unique recipe for loaded sweet potato skins! It's simply amazing - just make it and see for yourself!
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- ½ cup cooked rice
- ¾ cup smoked tofu crumbled
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 3 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp chili powder
For the topping:
- 2 Tbsp cheese shredded; vegan or dairy
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 Tbsp sour cream vegan or dairy
Instructions
- Wash well the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and bake them for about 6 minutes until soft / until a fork comes in easy. Or bake them in the oven until soft.
- Heat the oven to 250 C.
- Heat a skillet on medium with a Tbsp of olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Add the crumbled tofu, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder and stir to incorporate.
- Cook until it begins to brown.
- Add the water, salt, and pepper to taste and cook for about 3 more minutes, stirring. Set aside.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise, mash inside with a fork just to soften. Remove 2-3 Tbsps of the pulp in each potato. Save for a different meal.
- Add some rice, a pinch of salt and pepper in each and incorporate with a fork.
- Divide the cooked tofu mixture between the potatoes, top with shredded cheese and let broil in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- Top with green onions and cream. Sprinkle with some chili flakes and enjoy!