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.

Baked Sweet Potato With Black Bean Salsa

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  4. 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.
  5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and top with the black bean salsa.
  6. 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