Cuban Picadillo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingrédients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups Cuban Beef Picadillo (cooked)
• Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros) (cooked)
• 1 avocado (diced)
• Cilantro for garnish

Préparation

1. 1

   Using a vegetable brush, firmly scrub the skins of the sweet potatoes.

2. 2

   Drizzle the sweet potatoes with olive oil and rub it all over using your hands. Season each potato with salt.

3. 3

   Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork. This will help them release steam as they cook so they don't not explode in your oven. Don't skip this step!

4. 4

   In the oven. Place them on a baking sheet and bake them at 400ºF for 40 minutes or until tender enough to cut with a knife.

5. 5

   In the microwave. Depending on their size, times will vary so for a medium-sized sweet potato, start at 8-10 minutes on HIGH. If they're not yet tender, continue microwaving in 1 minute increments until tender enough to cut with a knife.

6. 6

   Once tender and cool enough to handle, slice each sweet potato lengthwise, down the middle, then push both ends towards the middle so they open up.

7. 7

   Using a fork, slightly mash the inside of the sweet potato then stuff with picadillo, maduros, and avocado. Top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!