Sweet Potato Glow Bowl
Estimated $1.56 recipe · $1.56 per serving (US / USD)
Microwaved sweet potato split open with Greek yogurt, beans, salsa, and lime.
The recipe
Sweet Potato Glow Bowl
Microwaved sweet potato split open with Greek yogurt, beans, salsa, and lime.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 100g black beans
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp salsa
- Lime juice
- Coriander
Estimated recipe cost
$1.56 for 1 serving · $1.56 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 medium sweet potatoPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $0.44 |
| 100g black beansRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Uses 100g | $0.38 |
| 2 tbsp Greek yogurtRetail benchmark · $3.28 / 907 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.11 |
| 2 tbsp salsaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.30 |
| Lime juicePlanning assumption · $0.30 / 30 ml · Unspecified amount: assumes 15 ml | $0.15 |
| CorianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $1.56 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork. Microwave on full power for 5–6 min until completely tender. Alternatively, bake at 200°C for 40–45 min.
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Warm in a pan with a pinch of cumin and salt for 2 min, or microwave 1 min.
- Split the sweet potato open and fluff the inside.
- Spoon the black beans into the potato. Add the Greek yogurt and salsa.
- Squeeze over lime juice and scatter with chopped coriander.
Recipe notes
A filling meat-free meal from mostly pantry ingredients.
Estimated nutrition per serving
470 kcal · 21g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.