SOUTHWESTERN SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS

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This is my modified version of "Sweet Potatoes with Warm Black Bean Salad" (a recipe from Eatingwell.com). A great vegetarian dinner or side dish to grilled meats. I added a bit more spice to the original recipe and we love it.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional) or 4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream (optional)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Scrub and dry sweet potatoes.Prick each potato with a fork in several places. Wrap in foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until tender all the way through.
  • Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, saute onion in olive oil until clear. Add black beans, Rotel, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and red pepper flakes. Simmer bean mixture on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove potatoes from oven, unwrap and slice potatoes lengthwise, making several cuts. Then slice crosswise, making a cross-hatch pattern, opening up the potato. Spoon half of the bean mixture onto each potato.
  • Top each potato with a 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro or chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 1226.6, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 18.4, Sugar 7, Protein 17.4

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