Sweet Potatoes with Warm Black Bean Salad
Recipe courtesy EatingWell.com
For a satisfying last-minute supper, it's hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave. The fragrant filling of beans and tomatoes adds protein. Be sure to eat the skin, which is full of fiber, as well.

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place in a baking dish and bake at 425 degrees F until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour.)

Meanwhile, in a medium microwaveable bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, oil, cumin, coriander and salt; microwave on High until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat.)

When just cool enough to handle, slash each sweet potato lengthwise, press open to make a well in the center and spoon the bean mixture into the well. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis Per serving Calories 295
Carbohydrate Servings 3 Carbohydrates 52 g
Protein 8 g Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g Dietary Fiber 9 g
Sodium 572 mg Potassium 541 mg
Exchanges 3 starch, 1 vegetable 1/2 fat Nutrition Bonus Vitamin A (450% daily value), Vitamin C (45% dv), Fiber (38% dv), Folate (25% dv), Iron (15% dv), Potassium (15% dv).

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15
CookTime: 10
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating 5 Stars

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