Sweet Potatoes with Warm Black Bean Salad

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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.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 stuffed sweet potatoes

Ingredients

  • 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

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 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.)

  2. 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.)

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
6g Fat
44g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 stuffed sweet potato
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 9g 17%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 22547IU 451%
Vitamin C 34mg 37%
Folate 72mcg 18%
Sodium 575mg 25%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 39mg 9%
Potassium 981mg 21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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