Loaded Vegan Sweet Potato Bites

These vegan sweet potato bites are a tasty and healthy appetizer that tastes like Mexican food. They're great for parties or as a quick meal.

Ingredients:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Brush the sweet potato rounds with the spice mixture, making sure to coat both sides

Bake the sweet potato rounds for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned

While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the filling

In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cilantro, red onion, avocado, and lime juice

Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and gently toss to combine

To assemble the loaded sweet potato bites, top each sweet potato round with a spoonful of the black bean mixture

Drizzle with vegan sour cream and sprinkle with sliced green onions

Serve immediately, and enjoy!