Vegan Loaded Candy Potato – The Foodie Dietitian

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The final word vegan loaded candy potato – filled with kale, black beans, and topped off with a do-it-yourself inexperienced goddess dressing. Excellent for a fast and simple weeknight meal. 

vegan loaded sweet potatoes with green goddess dressing on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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 take advantage of my do-it-yourself Vegan Inexperienced Goddess Dressing that’s full of contemporary herbs and silky avocados.

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

Should you’re brief on time, a store-bought model of a Inexperienced Goddess Dressing could be an ideal substitute. 

This loaded candy potato will be made for a desk of 1 or for your complete household. It’s certainly one of my go-to weeknight meals for the autumn and winter months once 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

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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 cook dinner the onion, garlic and kale. It’s additionally a very good 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. Should you’re utilizing canned black beans (I do!) make sure you 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: supplies a tangy, vivid, creamy taste. You need to use a store-bought model to avoid wasting time.

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Baking Sheet

Find out how to Make Vegan Loaded Candy Potato

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  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 cook dinner onions till softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 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 cook 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. Reduce roasted potatoes in half lengthwise. High with sautéed kale and beans.
  5. Serve! Drizzle Inexperienced Goddess Dressing on high and luxuriate in. 

Knowledgeable Suggestions

This recipe has a number of shortcuts you’ll be able to take to get dinner on the desk rapidly: 

  1. Use canned black beans as an alternative of dry beans so all you must 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 do-it-yourself Inexperienced Goddess Dressing for a store-bought model or prep the do-it-yourself 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 ideal base for each candy and savory toppings. Some candy topping concepts are maple syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Savory toppings may embody Greek yogurt or bitter cream with inexperienced onion or chives, salt, pepper and olive oil, melted cheese, shredded meats, legumes, veggies, and so forth. 

What pairs nicely with candy potato?

Candy potatoes make an ideal facet to a wide range of meals like do-it-yourself meatloaf, roasted rooster 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 have to wrap candy potatoes earlier than roasting?

Nope! All it’s essential to do is be sure to 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 essential. 

4 vegan loaded sweet potatoes drizzled with green goddess dressing and topped with fresh parsley with a side of dressing in a wooden bowl with spoon.

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 possibly can put together candy potatoes and dressing forward of time (as much as 3-4 days prematurely) and assemble if 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 Entire Rooster

vegan loaded sweet potatoes topped with green goddess dressing and garnished with chopped fresh parsley on a baking sheet lined with parchment paperFor extra candy potato inspiration, take a look at 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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Description

The final word vegan loaded candy potato – filled with kale, black beans, and topped off with a do-it-yourself inexperienced goddess dressing. Excellent for a fast and simple weeknight meal. 


  • 4 medium candy potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 tbsp + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to style
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch kale, stems eliminated and chopped (about 6 packed cups)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Inexperienced Goddess Dressing, for serving


  1. Preheat oven to 400 levels. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rub potatoes with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Utilizing a fork, poke a number of holes into candy potatoes. Place potatoes in oven and bake till tender, about 45-55 minutes
  3. Within the meantime, warmth 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high warmth in medium saucepan. Add onion and cook dinner till softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook dinner till aromatic, about 1 minute.
  4. Add kale and toss to coat. Add 1/4 cup water, cowl, and cook dinner till kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Take away cowl, toss kale, cut back warmth to low, and cook dinner till kale is desired texture, including extra water as wanted, about 10-Quarter-hour. Season with salt and pepper to style. Add beans and stir till warmed via.
  5. Reduce roasted candy potatoes in half lengthwise. High with sautéed kale and beans.
  6. Serve candy potatoes with Inexperienced Goddess Dressing.

Notes

  1. For a time saver, use store-bought Inexperienced Goddess Dressing.
  2. Customise together with your favourite legumes and greens – typically I add halved cherry tomatoes on high too.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Prepare dinner Time: 45 minutes
  • Class: Dinner
  • Technique: Oven

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