Black Bean-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

by Eatingwell.com

When I found this recipe in 'Eating Well', the ingredients immediately were added to my grocery store list. We used to make loaded baked potatoes for supper when I was growing up, and the substitution of a sweet potato for a normal one makes it that much better in my book.

2 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes


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 plain yoghurt

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro


Preparation:

• 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 plain yoghurt and a sprinkle of cilantro.


Nutrition:

Per serving: 351 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 6 mg cholesterol; 61 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 11 g protein; 12 g fiber; 468 mg sodium; 541 mg potassium.


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Original Black Bean-Smothered Sweet Potatoes Recipe