Sweet Potato Bean Bake

Name: Sweet Potato Bean Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes; 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of cumin; 1 teaspoon of chilli powder; 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 50g of grated cheddar cheese (optional); Chopped coriander, for garnish (optional)

8 steps

Prep:20minCook:45min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:27:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories170.4 kcal (9%)

Total Fat5.3 g (8%)

Carbs25.4 g (10%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein4.8 g (10%)

Sodium339.5 mg (17%)

Fiber6.1 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2sweet potatoes

large, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 teaspooncumin

1 teaspoonchilli powder

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

50gcheddar cheese

grated, optional

coriander

Chopped, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, red pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, chilli powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper together until well coated.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

Step 5

Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the black beans on top of the sweet potato mixture. If using, sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.

Step 6

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Garnish with chopped coriander, if desired, and serve hot.

Step 8

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious sweet potato and black bean bake!