Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping Recipe

Indulge in this comforting and flavorful recipe for Baked Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Yogurt Rice Topping, a delightful vegetarian dish inspired by the 1995 Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook. Sweet and savory baked potatoes are perfectly complemented by a light and tangy yogurt rice topping, studded with dried apricots and crunchy pecans. A quick and easy weeknight meal or a satisfying side dish for any occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 171.4 kcal

Protein 8g

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Ingredients for Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup toasted pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch white pepper
pinch black pepper

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How to Make Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Wash and pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place in an oven-safe pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the yogurt rice topping. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle, carefully slice each potato lengthwise. Gently scoop out a few tablespoons of the flesh from each potato (optional, for a larger filling capacity) or simply open the potatoes enough to hold the topping.
Arrange the opened sweet potatoes on a serving platter.
Spoon the yogurt rice mixture generously into the opening of each sweet potato.
Garnish with 1/4 cup toasted pecans and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping?

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping?

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping has approximately 171.4 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping?

The key ingredients for Baked Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Rice Topping are Sweet Potatoes, Plain Nonfat Yogurt, Cooked Rice, Dried Apricot, Pecans, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.