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Black Bean-Smothered Sweet Potatoes
  • Serves: 2
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes


Description

For a quick and satisfying last-minute supper, it’s hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave. The fragrant filling of beans and tomato adds protein, making it a nutritionally complete entree. Be sure to eat the potato skin; it’s full of fiber.

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1 medium tomato, diced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place in a baking dish and bake at 425ºF until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour.)

Meanwhile, combine beans, tomato, oil, cumin, coriander and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat.)

When just cool enough to handle, slash each sweet potato lengthwise, press open to make a well in the center and spoon the bean mixture into the well. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.


Nutritional Analysis
Per serving
Calories Per Serving
309
Total Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Monounsaturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
6 mg
Sodium
492 mg
Carbohydrates
52 g
Fiber
13 g
Protein
11 g
Potassium
1020 mg
Dietary Exchanges
3 1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat



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