The final word vegan loaded candy potato – filled with kale, black beans, and topped off with a home made inexperienced goddess dressing. Excellent for a fast and straightforward weeknight meal. 

Why I Love This Recipe

This Vegan Loaded Candy Potato makes an ideal weeknight meal that’s wholesome, scrumptious and really easy to make.

It’s each filling and satisfying, made with black beans for a lift of plant-based protein and ranging textures and flavors. The sweetness from the candy potato is balanced by the savory garlicky kale and the tanginess and creaminess from the Inexperienced Goddess Dressing. So good! 

Talking of, I take advantage of my home made Vegan Inexperienced Goddess Dressing that’s crammed with contemporary herbs and silky avocados.

This dressing is hearty, satiating (that means it’s going to fill you up due to the fiber, wholesome fat and plant-based protein!), and is the proper addition to tie the dish collectively.

In the event you’re quick on time, a store-bought model of a Inexperienced Goddess Dressing could be an incredible substitute. 

This loaded candy potato could be made for a desk of 1 or for the whole household. It’s certainly one of my go-to weeknight meals for the autumn and winter months after I gravitate in direction of root greens and heat, comforting dishes.

Excellent for vegans, vegetarians, and people simply trying to embrace extra plant-based meals of their week!

Components You’ll Want

candy potato: wealthy in beta carotene, an antioxidant that converts into vitamin A. Candy potatoes are additionally a good supply of vitamin C, manganese, potassium, calcium, and fiber. 

olive oil: used to cook dinner the onion, garlic and kale. It’s additionally supply of dietary fats and antioxidants.

onion: provides fragrant taste to the dish.

garlic: additionally provides a punch of taste! 

kale: I like utilizing pre-shredded, pre-washed kale to avoid wasting time. 

black beans: provides plant-based protein and an earthy, barely nutty taste. In the event you’re utilizing canned black beans (I do!) you should definitely drain and rinse them earlier than including to the candy potato. Be at liberty to swap them out for a unique bean/legume. 

Inexperienced Goddess dressing: supplies a tangy, brilliant, creamy taste. You should use a store-bought model to avoid wasting time.

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Baking Sheet

How one can Make Vegan Loaded Candy Potato

1. Bake candy potatoes. Season potatoes with 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt then poke a number of holes into them utilizing a fork. Place potatoes in oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or till tender.
2. Sauté onions and garlic. Warmth 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high warmth in medium saucepan and cook dinner onions till softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook dinner till aromatic, about 1 minute.
3. Add kale and black beans. First, add kale and toss to coat. Add 1/4 cup water, cowl, and cook dinner till kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Cook dinner till kale is desired texture, including extra water as wanted and season with salt and pepper to style. Add beans and stir till warmed by.
4. Assemble candy potatoes. Minimize roasted potatoes in half lengthwise. Prime with sautéed kale and beans.
5. Serve! Drizzle Inexperienced Goddess Dressing on prime and revel in. 

Knowledgeable Suggestions

This recipe has a number of shortcuts you possibly can take to get dinner on the desk rapidly: 

1. Use canned black beans as an alternative of dry beans so all you must do is drain and rinse.
2. Purchase pre-shredded, pre-washed kale from the grocery retailer that’s prepared to make use of. 
3. Roast the candy potatoes forward of time and retailer them within the fridge till you’re able to eat.
4. Swap the home made Inexperienced Goddess Dressing for a store-bought model or prep the home made dressing prematurely. Pre-made Vegan Inexperienced Goddess Dressing could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days. 

Recipe FAQs

What are good toppings for candy potatoes?

Candy potatoes function an incredible base for each candy and savory toppings. Some candy topping concepts are maple syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Savory toppings may embrace Greek yogurt or bitter cream with inexperienced onion or chives, salt, pepper and olive oil, melted cheese, shredded meats, legumes, veggies, and so on. 

What pairs effectively with candy potato?

Candy potatoes make an incredible aspect to quite a lot of meals like home made meatloaf, roasted hen or fish, and nearly any veggie or legume. They’re additionally tremendous versatile and could be ready in quite a lot of methods. 

Do I have to wrap candy potatoes earlier than roasting?

Nope! All you want to do is ensure you poke some holes in them, rub them with olive oil and season with salt. Some individuals wrap their potatoes in aluminum foil earlier than baking however this isn’t completely vital. 

Storage and Preparation

Vegan Loaded Candy Potato leftovers could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days.

You possibly can put together candy potatoes and dressing forward of time (as much as 3-4 days prematurely) and assemble while you’re able to eat! 

Recipes That Pair Nicely

Blackened Scallops

Air Fryer Salmon (Recent or Frozen)

Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Air Fryer Entire Rooster

For extra candy potato inspiration, try my different recipes beneath! 

Spicy Creamy Candy Potato Hummus Soup

Candy Potato Mac and Cheese With Kale (and sage breadcrumbs)

Vegan Loaded Candy Potato Nachos

Air Fryer Candy Potato Fries

Candy Potato Noodles with Sage Cashew Cream Sauce

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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to carry you probably the most scrumptious (and most lovely) dish! The unique put up was revealed October 2014. 

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