I love sweet potatoes, and it does not take much to make them into a meal. My Cheesy Sweet Potatoes with broccoli and avocado makes for an easy lunch or dinner. If you are looking for a healthy and vegetarian meal this one is for you!

Health Notes for this recipe

If you are a vegetarian or limiting meat in your diet, you know the importance of including foods that are high in protein. Sweet potatoes and broccoli are among a number of vegetables that have the most protein, so this meal combo will definitely meet your needs.
In order to get the most nutrition out of this meal, be sure to keep the skin on your sweet potatoes
- The skin is safe to eat and contains the most nutrients
While this recipe calls for baking the sweet potatoes, boiling the potatoes actually allows the nutrients to be more easily absorbed into the body

What other toppings work for Sweet Potatoes?

Butter, Salt & Pepper
Cinnamon
Sour Cream (or plain Greek Yogurt for a healthier option)
Olives
Black Beans
Chives
Diced Onions
Scallions (green onions)
Want to make this non-vegetarian? Crispy Bacon would be a great topping
Have kids (or just young at heart?)
- Set up a baked sweet potato bar with multiple toppings for them to choose from!

How to cut an Avocado

Unsure of the best ways to cut an avocado? Check out this video for easy instructions.

Note: for this recipe I sliced the avocado.

Shopping List for Cheesy Sweet Potatoes

4 Sweet Potatoes
10 oz. bag of Broccoli Florets – fresh or frozen (Used Nature’s Promise Organic)
Garlic
2 Avocados
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Used Sargento)
Olive Oil
Sea Salt

This recipe is so easy to make, nutritious and flavorful. It is also surprisingly filling! This is something you can make quickly during the week for you and your family. You can also simply make the sweet potatoes as a nice side dish for any meal.

Leave a comment below with questions. I would love to hear other toppings that you tried – Enjoy!

Print Recipe

Cheesy Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado, broccoli, cheddar cheese, easy, healthy, simple, sweet potato, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 593kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

Baking Sheet Pan
Tin Foil
Knife
Sauté Pan

Ingredients

4 Sweet Potatoes
10 oz. bag Broccoli Florets Used Nature's Promise Organic
2 Garlic Cloves
2 Avocados
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Used Sargento
3 tbsp. Olive Oil 2 tbsp. for broccoli, 1 tbsp. for sweet potatoes
Sea Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450F
Line baking sheet with tin foil
Wash and Dry Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Dice Garlic
Cut each Avocado in half, remove pit, make 1/4 inch slices and use spoon to remove avocado "meat" once ready to plate
Lay Sweet Potatoes on baking sheet; Make 3-4 diagonal slices down each sweet potato and drizzle with 1 tbsp. of olive oil (use extra virgin) and season with sea salt
Bake Sweet Potatoes for 40-50 minutes depending on their size; test readiness with a fork, which should easily slide into the potato when ready
While potatoes are baking, heat 2 tbsps. of olive oil in sauté pan on medium heat
Add Garlic and Broccoli florets in an even layer in the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until lightly browned
Once browned add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally until water is gone
Put Sweet Potato, Broccoli and half of an Avocado on a plate; Cut Sweet Potato in half and sprinkle with Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Notes

Other options for how to cook broccoli:

Frozen Broccoli (Nature’s Promise Organic)
- This option is a lot easier, as you can simply cook in the microwave
- However, it will be less flavorful than sautéing with garlic and olive oil
Baking Fresh Broccoli
- This option would require another baking sheet and can cook in the oven at the same time as the sweet potatoes

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