Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Healthy (Printer-Friendly Version)
Savory sweet potatoes stuffed with kale, cranberries, and pepitas, ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit and Vinegar Mixture
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1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1/2 tablespoon honey
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
→ Vegetables and Greens
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4 large sweet potatoes
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2 cups chopped kale, packed
→ Seasonings and Oils
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1/2 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pinch salt
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1/4 cup pepitas
# Steps to Follow:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dried cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, and lemon juice. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then let steep.
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Rinse sweet potatoes and pierce several times with a fork. Microwave all potatoes together for 10 to 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
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Using a fork, mash the rehydrated cranberries to thicken the sauce.
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In a large bowl, combine kale with olive oil and salt. Massage the kale for 30 seconds until it softens.
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Mix the pepitas and undrained cranberry sauce into the massaged kale.
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Slice each cooked sweet potato halfway through and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
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Divide the kale mixture evenly among the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Cooking time for sweet potatoes can vary depending on microwave wattage and potato size.