Baked Sweet Potato
with Black Beans & Cheese      print recipe | close window     

4 Sweet Potatoes (about 4 oz each), skins scrubbed
2 cups canned black beans, drained
2 oz low-fat cheddar cheese, grated and divided into four portions
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Pierce potatoes with a fork.
Place on baking sheet and bake in oven for 45 minutes.
Heat the black beans in a small pan.
Once sweet potatoes are fully cooked, slice potato length-wise and top with half a cup black beans and sprinkle with cheese.

Seasoning and Serving Tips
Spice up the black beans by adding pepper and ground cumin to taste; or stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and a dash of your favorite hot sauce. To add some festive color, sprinkle some finely diced fresh red pepper or paprika over the cheese and garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley.

Makes 4 servings.