Baked Sweet Potato With Black Bean Salsa
Baked sweet potato with black bean salsa is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the zesty flavors of black bean salsa. This recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and top with the black bean salsa.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Baking sheet Knife Cutting board Bowl
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the baked sweet potatoes with black bean salsa alongside a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a smoky flavor, you can also grill the sweet potatoes instead of baking them.
Cost
$10