Vegan Loaded Candy Potato – The Foodie Dietitian

The final word vegan loaded candy potato – filled with kale, black beans, and topped off with a selfmade inexperienced goddess dressing. Excellent for a fast and straightforward weeknight meal. 

Why I Love This Recipe

This Vegan Loaded Candy Potato makes an ideal weeknight meal that’s wholesome, scrumptious and really easy to make.

It’s each filling and satisfying, made with black beans for a lift of plant-based protein and ranging textures and flavors. The sweetness from the candy potato is balanced by the savory garlicky kale and the tanginess and creaminess from the Inexperienced Goddess Dressing. So good! 

Talking of, I exploit my selfmade Vegan Inexperienced Goddess Dressing that’s crammed with recent herbs and silky avocados.

This dressing is hearty, satiating (that means it’s going to fill you up due to the fiber, wholesome fat and plant-based protein!), and is the proper addition to tie the dish collectively.

If you happen to’re brief on time, a store-bought model of a Inexperienced Goddess Dressing could be an amazing substitute. 

This loaded candy potato will be made for a desk of 1 or for the complete household. It’s one in all my go-to weeknight meals for the autumn and winter months after I gravitate in direction of root greens and heat, comforting dishes.

Excellent for vegans, vegetarians, and people simply trying to embody extra plant-based meals of their week!

Substances You’ll Want

candy potato: wealthy in beta carotene, an antioxidant that converts into vitamin A. Candy potatoes are additionally a good supply of vitamin C, manganese, potassium, calcium, and fiber. 

olive oil: used to prepare dinner the onion, garlic and kale. It’s additionally an excellent supply of dietary fats and antioxidants.

onion: provides fragrant taste to the dish.

garlic: additionally provides a punch of taste! 

kale: I like utilizing pre-shredded, pre-washed kale to avoid wasting time. 

black beans: provides plant-based protein and an earthy, barely nutty taste. If you happen to’re utilizing canned black beans (I do!) make sure to drain and rinse them earlier than including to the candy potato. Be at liberty to swap them out for a distinct bean/legume. 

Inexperienced Goddess dressing: offers a tangy, shiny, creamy taste. You should use a store-bought model to avoid wasting time.

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Baking Sheet

How one can Make Vegan Loaded Candy Potato

1. Bake candy potatoes. Season potatoes with 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt then poke a number of holes into them utilizing a fork. Place potatoes in oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or till tender.
2. Sauté onions and garlic. Warmth 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high warmth in medium saucepan and prepare dinner onions till softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and prepare dinner till aromatic, about 1 minute.
3. Add kale and black beans. First, add kale and toss to coat. Add 1/4 cup water, cowl, and prepare dinner till kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Prepare dinner till kale is desired texture, including extra water as wanted and season with salt and pepper to style. Add beans and stir till warmed via.
4. Assemble candy potatoes. Minimize roasted potatoes in half lengthwise. Prime with sautéed kale and beans.
5. Serve! Drizzle Inexperienced Goddess Dressing on high and luxuriate in. 

Professional Ideas

This recipe has a number of shortcuts you may take to get dinner on the desk rapidly: 

1. Use canned black beans as an alternative of dry beans so all you need to do is drain and rinse.
2. Purchase pre-shredded, pre-washed kale from the grocery retailer that’s prepared to make use of. 
3. Roast the candy potatoes forward of time and retailer them within the fridge till you’re able to eat.
4. Swap the selfmade Inexperienced Goddess Dressing for a store-bought model or prep the selfmade dressing prematurely. Pre-made Vegan Inexperienced Goddess Dressing will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days. 

Recipe FAQs

What are good toppings for candy potatoes?

Candy potatoes function an amazing base for each candy and savory toppings. Some candy topping concepts are maple syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Savory toppings might embody Greek yogurt or bitter cream with inexperienced onion or chives, salt, pepper and olive oil, melted cheese, shredded meats, legumes, veggies, and many others. 

What pairs properly with candy potato?

Candy potatoes make an amazing aspect to a wide range of meals like selfmade meatloaf, roasted hen or fish, and nearly any veggie or legume. They’re additionally tremendous versatile and will be ready in a wide range of methods. 

Do I must wrap candy potatoes earlier than roasting?

Nope! All it’s worthwhile to do is ensure you poke some holes in them, rub them with olive oil and season with salt. Some folks wrap their potatoes in aluminum foil earlier than baking however this isn’t completely obligatory. 

Storage and Preparation

Vegan Loaded Candy Potato leftovers will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days.

You may put together candy potatoes and dressing forward of time (as much as 3-4 days prematurely) and assemble once you’re able to eat! 

Recipes That Pair Effectively

Blackened Scallops

Air Fryer Salmon (Contemporary or Frozen)

Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Air Fryer Complete Hen

For extra candy potato inspiration, try my different recipes under! 

Spicy Creamy Candy Potato Hummus Soup

Candy Potato Mac and Cheese With Kale (and sage breadcrumbs)

Vegan Loaded Candy Potato Nachos

Air Fryer Candy Potato Fries

Candy Potato Noodles with Sage Cashew Cream Sauce

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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to deliver you probably the most scrumptious (and most stunning) dish! The unique put up was printed October 2014. 

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