• Beginner Pre-Workout Fuel
Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potato
Nutritional Role & Bio-benefit
A plant-forward powerhouse combining slow-release sweet potato starches with fiber-rich black beans for sustained energy and gut health. Greek yogurt adds casein protein while the salsa provides lycopene and vitamin C for collagen synthesis.
How To Prepare
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce 2 sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- 2While baking, warm 1 can of rinsed black beans with cumin, chili powder, and lime juice.
- 3Slice open the baked sweet potatoes and fluff the inside with a fork.
- 4Fill with seasoned black beans, a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh salsa, and sliced avocado.
- 5Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Yield / Servings
2 Servings
Prep Time
50 mins cook
Macronutrients
Carbs: 62g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g
Personalized Portions & Macros
Scale this recipe's portion size to align with your bodyweight and athletic training requirements.
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Scaled Nutrition Results (1x serving)
392 kcalThis carbohydrate-dominant portion of 62g is ideal for glycogen replenishment. Recommended consumption window: 2-3 hours pre-event or immediately post-training to maximize glycogen re-synthesis.
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Bio-Booster Cooking Tips
- Bake sweet potatoes until very soft — the caramelization increases natural sweetness and digestibility.
- Black beans and sweet potato together form a complete amino acid profile.
- Add hot sauce for thermogenic capsaicin metabolism boost.