Description
A hearty and nutritious dish combining sweet potatoes and black beans, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- Add the black beans to the baking sheet and mix gently.
- Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can add diced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg