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Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup frozen sweet corn 
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can no added salt black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 4 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

 

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 
  2. Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork. 
  3. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until you can easily pierce with a fork. 
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions, bell pepper and corn; sauté 3-5 minutes. 
  5. Add garlic, stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat. 
  6. Stir in black beans, chili powder and cumin. 
  7. Cut potatoes in half, mashing the flesh with a fork. 
  8. Top each half with about ½ cup black bean mixture. 
  9. Sprinkle each half with cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. 
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sweet potato
Servings
4