Tex-Mex Sweet Potatoes

Tex-Mex Sweet Potatoes is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 480 calories per serving. Recipe by Hervé Cuisine on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min

Cost: $10.60 total, $2.65 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 unit Sweet potatoes (medium, regular shape)
  • 400 g Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 150 g Sweet corn, canned or frozen (drained)
  • 1 c. à café Smoked paprika
  • 1 c. à café Cumin seeds (ground)
  • 0.5 c. à café Onion powder
  • 1 pincée Fleur de sel
  • 1 pincée Black pepper
  • 150 g Plain Greek yogurt (or thick crème fraîche)
  • 1 c. à café Lime zest
  • 2 c. à café Lime juice
  • 1 unit Avocado (ripe, peeled and diced)
  • 15 g Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 50 g Grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) (optional, for a richer version)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes

    Select 4 medium sweet potatoes, wash them, dry them and preheat the oven to 180°C. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  2. Cook the sweet potatoes

    Bake the sweet potatoes for 40 minutes, until the skin is slightly soft and the flesh is tender.

    Time: PT40M

    Temperature: 180°C

  3. Let cool

    Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes so they are cool enough to cut without burning.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Prepare the spicy bean‑corn mixture

    In a bowl, combine the drained black beans, corn, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp onion powder, a pinch of fleur de sel and pepper. Mix well.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Prepare the lemony yogurt sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt (or crème fraîche), lime zest, lime juice, a pinch of fleur de sel and a turn of pepper. Whisk until smooth.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Prepare the avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel it and dice the flesh. Drizzle the dice with a little lime juice to prevent oxidation and lightly season with salt and smoked paprika if desired.

    Time: PT3M

  7. Assemble the sweet potatoes

    Slice each sweet potato lengthwise. Using a fork, gently fluff the flesh. Fill each half with the bean‑corn mixture, add a spoonful of yogurt sauce, distribute the avocado dice, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and, if desired, top with grated cheese. Serve immediately.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
480
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrates
85 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
14 g

Dietary info: végétarien, sans gluten, riche en fibres, faible en sucre ajouté, low-fat, high-fiber

Allergens: lait

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Tex-Mex Sweet Potatoes

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

Oven‑roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with a spicy mix of black beans, corn, avocado and a lemony yogurt sauce, all topped with fresh cilantro. A comforting, quick recipe perfect for a family autumn dinner.

EasyMexicanServes 4

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Source Video
26m
Prep
40m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 16m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.60
Total cost
$2.65
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the sweet potatoes
  • Mixing the spices
  • Final assembly

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before cutting to avoid burns.
  • Use a sharp knife to prevent slipping.

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