Southwestern Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans Recipe

Name: Southwestern Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; OPTIONAL TOPPINGS; 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)

Servings: persons

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
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
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)

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Top each potato with a 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro or chives, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely diced, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans

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