⏱ 55 min total

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ small raw Red onion; 1 tbsp Red bell pepper; ⅛ cup Sweet corn; 1 tbsp Quinoa; ¼ cup Black beans; ¼ tbsp Chili powder; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ⅛ tsp Paprika; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ fruit Avocado; 1 tsp Tahini; 1 tsp Hot sauce; ½ tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 246 g · 16 ingredients

Calories

324

16%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
9.4g
11% of calories
Carbs
42g
49% of calories
Fat
15g
40% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (246 g) has 324 calories, with 9.4 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (46% DV), Vitamin A (57% DV) and Vitamin C (27% DV).

Per 100 g

132cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.9g

Net carbs

29g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

13g

4.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber46%
Vitamin A57%
Vitamin C27%
Vitamin E23%
Thiamine23%
Riboflavin (B2)21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K16%
Niacin16%
Potassium18%
Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 45 min

1
Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
2
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, pierce with a fork, and bake for 40 minutes until tender.
3
Once the quinoa is cooked, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the corn, quinoa, black beans, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven when fork-tender and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice each in half and place on plates.
6
Top each sweet potato half with the quinoa mixture, mashed avocado, a drizzle of tahini and hot sauce, and fresh chopped cilantro.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (246 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	516 μg	57%
Vitamin C	24 mg	27%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	23%
Vitamin K	20 μg	16%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	23%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	3 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	34%
Folate (B9)	125 μg	31%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	31%
Choline	44 mg	8%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	92 mg	9%
Iron	4 mg	48%
Potassium	858 mg	18%
Magnesium	89 mg	21%
Phosphorus	235 mg	34%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.5 mg	55%
Manganese	1 mg	33%
Selenium	5 μg	8%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.4 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	60 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	6,100 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.4 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.4 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	9 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0.5 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.5 g	—
Starch	17 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.5 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 324 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

62min
Walking (3.5 mph)
39min
Cycling (moderate)
27min
Running (6 mph)
46min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

One serving of Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (1 serving) has 324 calories, which works out to 132 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

392 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

4.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (246 g)

Calories324

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 2.1g	10%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 392mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary fiber 13g	46%
Total sugars 4.3g
Protein 9.4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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