DOUBLE-BAKED SWEET POTATO recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLeña RestauranteDOUBLE-BAKED SWEET POTATO Recipe

DOUBLE-BAKED SWEET POTATO Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time1h 15m
Serves4

green onions, cashew queso, cumin, cilantro, lime zest

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.

2

Prepare the Filling

Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving some flesh around the edges.

3

Mix the Ingredients

Add cashew queso, ground cumin, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, lime zest, salt, and pepper to the sweet potato flesh. Mix until well combined.

4

Stuff the Sweet Potatoes

Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins, mounding it slightly.

5

Bake Again

Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.

6

Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven and garnish with additional chopped green onions and cilantro if desired. Serve warm.

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