Hi Friends!
First things first! The Lean Green Bean got a facelift!
Out with the old…
In with the new…
If you’re reading in a reader right now, be sure to click over to my homepage, check out the new look and let me know what you think! I’m completely and totally in love with it. I’ve been thinking about doing a redesign for a while now and finally took the plunge. I worked with Rita at Blog Genie who is nothing short of AMAZING. Seriously…if you’ve been thinking about redesigning your blog, getting a new header, switching from blogger to wordpress…pretty much anything blog related, I would HIGHLY recommend her. She has the patience of a saint. I had NO IDEA what I wanted my new header to look like and we went through about 10 drafts that were all drastically different before I was happy. She never complained, always answered my emails promptly and with smiley faces to boot 🙂
The only thing that isn’t done yet is drop down menus, which i’ll be working on for the new few days! So stay tuned for that 🙂
SO, just in case that wasn’t enough excitement for you for one day, I’ve got an amazing recipe to share with you also!
I’ve been on spring break this week, which means hubby and I have gotten to eat lunch together a few times! On Monday, I did a little sweet potato experiment that turned out WONDERFULLY!
Let’s take a look shall we?
What is that, you may ask?
Deliciousness in a sweet potato shell.
Sweet Potato Egg Boats
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Keywords: bake microwave entree breakfast healthy vegetarian low-sodium black beans avocado feta sweet potato
Ingredients (4 boats)
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 1 can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 c feta, crumbled
- 1/4 c salsa
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 an avocado, diced
- shredded mexican cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave 4 to 5 minutes, flipping once.
3. Slice in half length-wise and let cool slightly.
4. Scoop out the middle of each sweet potato boat and set aside.
5. Add 2 Tbsp black beans, 1 Tbsp feta and 1 Tbsp salsa to each boat.
6. Place the boats on a baking sheet.
7. Carefully crack an egg on top of each boat.
8. Bake for 10-20 minutes, depending on how well done you want your egg.
9. Top with a sprinkle of cheese, tomato and avocado.
10. Serve over the sweet potato innards that were scooped out and the remaning black beans.
If your egg spills over the side, don’t worry. It happens to the best of us!
Enjoy 🙂
–Lindsay–
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Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
love the new look!! and your sweet potato egg boats are a fantastic idea! can’t wait to try them out. 🙂
AlexandraFunFit says
I just ran this recipe by my 17 year old and he wants me to make it tomorrow night. So I will. And I don’t care how it looks.
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Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says
i’m loving the new blog look!!
those potatoes look SO good. i tried sweet potatoes recently and wasn’t a big fan (too sweet for my liking, despite my love of sweet potato chips!) so maybe i will try making these with regular potatoes!
Rachael says
I love your new look! Beautiful! And I never quite figured out how to switch from Blogger to WordPress..
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
Love the new header and new look!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
The new page looks great!! And so does that recipe … it’s a healthy one that I think I would like haha! 😉
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says
Love the new look!!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
I already had sweet potatoes and eggs on plan for dinner tonight…now I will just have to do them your way! Yummm!
And LOVE the new look!
Lindsey says
The new look is awesome! Way to go, girl!
I love sweet potatoes, and will definitely be giving this dish a try soon!
Bex says
Sweet potatoes AND eggs? Winning!
Julie says
WOW Love eggs, love sweet tatas, I’m hooked! Gonna try these this weekend. Also I like the new design, the carryover of the colors is nice.
lindsay says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the face lift. And i love the recipe linz. youre making good things over here at leangreenbean!
Jess says
LOVE the new look!!
And also, these egg boats are a stroke of genius. What a great combo! Yum!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I LOVE the new look! It’s so professional! 🙂
And these boats… one day I want to invite myself for dinner at your house.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Those look gorgeous. I’m not really an egg fan, but my hubby is and would love those
Carissa says
The new blog looks great and so does the recipe! How exciting! I really, really need a redesign!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
I know I told you yesterday, but I LOVE YOUR NEW PAGE! It looks awesome and you always come up with the most fun and delicious looking recipes!!
char eats greens says
Looks awesome….new blog and the recipe 😉 haha
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Ahh I love the new look! It’s so fresh and clean looking! 🙂
Also this recipe looks awesome! Definitely bookmarking this to try.
Aparna B. @ Not A Leaf says
Your blog looks fantastic, Lindsay! I was so excited when I finally gave my blog a facelift. I LOVE your new header! I think it’s more on point about what your blog is all about 🙂 Hooray! Have an awesome day! P.S. These sweet potatoes look and sound so amazing!
Leah @ Chocolate and Wild Air says
Loving the new design, looks great!!
Farrah says
Love the new look! Very professional!
Those potatoes are calling my name! And yes, I’ll answer!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Love the new look!! …and these egg boats are genius! My brain is thinking of all the crazy possibilities!
Madeline@Food,Fitness,Family says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the new look 🙂 And those sweet potato boats look heavenly 🙂
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
LOVE the new layout!!! And this recipe is such a great idea, YUM!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the new design! It’s so clean and pretty!
Ashley F. says
Love the new look! It’s so clean and sophisticated!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
I love the new look!! So colorful and streamlined!! Well done!
Jordan Lynn (Ciao Cow) says
OMG, I love sweet potatoes and eggs, and this looks an amazing combination of the two. I cannot wait to try this!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
Loving the new look!!! And seriously, that looks so delicious :). Never would have thought of putting eggs and sweet potatoes together. I love getting new ideas!
Stefanie @TheNewHealthy says
I LOVE the new look!! So cute! I just might have to get in contact with Rita because I’ve been wanting a blog makeover for quite some time. And of course, your sweet potato boats look fantastic! 🙂
Lindsay says
you should DEFINITELY get in touch with her. she is AMAZING. she did everything I wanted, and more. LOVE!!!!!
jobo says
LOVE the new look!! I may have to contact her 😉 And those look soooo good! must try!
Lindsay says
seriously, she is the.best. i would DEFINITELY contact her. i had no problems and like I said, SO PATIENT!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Love the new look – great header!! =)
Sara says
I LOVE your new design – it looks fantastic!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe too – I can’t wait to try it, it looks so good! 🙂
Rita says
It was my pleasure, and I do smile a lot, what can I say, just a happy gal 😉 Glad you love it, so much fun to work with you!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Love the new look! These look delicious too – I’ve never combined eggs and sweet potatoes!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
I looooove this idea–clearly sweet potatoes and I are good friends. And I love the idea of pairing them with salsa and black beans! Such a great flavor combo.
And the new header is rockin’, lady!!
sarah @ sarah learns says
the blog looks great, lindsay!!! rita did an amazing job. 🙂
and yum on the sweet potato boats!! that definitely looks like a lunch i’d enjoy.
Samantha says
Love the new look, it looks great.
I’m saving my pennies so I can get a new look too!
Yellow Haired Girl says
LOVING the new look of your site! And those sweet potato boats? Holy deliciousness, Batman!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says
LOVE the new site!
I have been wanting to do an overhaul but just havent had time to figure out what I want! Love it though 🙂
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I love the new design!! It’s uber cute.
Christine @ oatmeal bowl says
Love the new look! And who doesn’t love loaded potato skins?! Nice twist on a classic.
Elle says
I like to do something similar with delicata squash – this looks great and your pictures are lovely.
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says
The new look is awesome!! Love it. So fresh 🙂
Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says
The page looks awesome! And I love this idea with the sweet potato boats–I’m always looking for new ways to eat sweet potatoes!
Jillian @ sprinkle massacre says
I saw all of your instagram pics and wondered what this was! It looks soo good! All of my favorites are included in this recipe.
Love the new website look, too!
Amy McKee says
ummmm WOW i cant wait to make these…great quick supper during the week or for bfast too:)
clare @ fittingitallin says
SO FUN! Sweet potato and black bean is one of my favorite combos – love the addition of egg!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says
I want to eat this now, forever and always.
Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat says
Drool
Melanie says
I love the new look!! The salad on the right is cut off but I’m on my netbook and maybe it’s just the small screen
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Love the new site! And the recipe 😉
Michele @ nycrunningmama says
YES!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new design! It looks beautiful!! So clean !!!
That recipe looks fantastic…pinning now to save for a later date =) xoxo
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Looks LOVELY!!!! [As do your sweet potatoes…they remind me of when I baked eggs in squash. :)]
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
That looks similar to something I made recently, but I love your addition of egg.
Kalee says
I love the new header/layout girlie!! So clean and pretty!
Charissa says
Ooh, love your new look here! Beautiful!
And those sweet tater boats…I’m drooling.
STUFT Mama says
Um….. this looks delicious! I want ot make it now, but only have egg substitute in cartons. Hmm…… Love the new look too! Fun stuff!
Charise says
Love the new look!
Caitlin says
Thanks for this Lindsay!! Totally just sent the recipe to my mom, gonna try to make it with her soon!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
Loving the new look! I really like the font and the colors! 🙂 Have one of those boats set sail my way! lol.
beti says
hahaha they look lovely and delicious