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Smothered Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes topped with black beans, salsa, and spicy jalapeños. Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest to Table™
Close up of a bowl of sweet potatoes, beans, and Pico De Gallo mixed together.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.84
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal20 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes
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Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • One (15-ounce) can reduced or low-sodium, or no salt added black beans drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup salsa
  • ½ jalapeño seeded and finely diced, optional
  • ⅓-½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheese any kind

Directions

  1. Pierce each sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place in microwave and cook on high until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove hot sweet potatoes, set aside to rest.
  2. Combine beans, salsa, and jalapeño (optional) in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise, mash the flesh in the middle to create space for the bean topping.
  4. Add bean topping and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese to each sweet potato and serve.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 sweet potato
  • Sodium230mg
  • Calories230
  • Carbohydrates42g
  • Fiber9g
  • Fat2g
  • Protein11g
Serving: 1 sweet potatoCalories: 230calCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 11gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.3mg
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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