Cheesy Vegetarian Sweet Potato with Beans
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes, skins scrubbed1 cup chunky salsa 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Pierce potatoes with a fork and cook in a 400F oven for approximately 45 minutes or microwave until tender.

2. Heat the salsa and black beans.

3. Once fully cooked, slice the potato length-wise, top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 3/4 cup black beans and salsa.

Makes 4 servings



Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 291.3
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.0 mg
  • Sodium: 412.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.3 g
  • Protein: 14.3 g

Member Reviews
  • DEBBIEJOE1
     I made this tonight for dinner, and it was a simple and tasty meal. I topped it with mango salsa and scallions, though I think I'll try it without for tomorrow's leftovers. Low fat sour cream may be nice on top too. - 5/18/08
  • TRICOTINE
     I love this! I do it all the time but I like to skip the cheese and to add Ground Cinnamon and Hemp oil, or Flaxseed oil, or Olive oil for the Omegas! Thanks for posting it here! :-) - 11/21/08
  • VETTESERL
     I eat this combo all of time. Try using Trader Joe's precooked lentils, some onion and red bell pepper sauted in olive oil and a touch f honey and cinnamon (just a touch)...Awesome! - 5/31/09
  • JULIENNEC
     Simple, but delicious. I might add something too it next time, maybe some salsa or something to give it a little kick. - 4/9/09
  • SPARKLE72023
     Wow! What a "powerhouse of potassium" and so deliciously presented! Ummmm - and it's vegetarian cooking at its best and easiest. Thank You for sharing this great recipe. WE'RE ALL LOVING IT! - 3/27/09
  • JUS911
     This is a great lunch to make. Instead of cheese a use salsa for flavor and then add broccoli into the bean mix (or whatever vegetable I have on hand) to boost the nutrition even more. - 2/1/10
  • HELPADDIE
     I'm not that much into black beans. It was tastier than I thought. And my family enjoyed it. - 9/24/08
  • SBOYKIN
     great way to get in protein and fiber -- and any beans will do! I plan to vary by topping asweets with red beans cooked with onions and peppers.
    Maybe another time I'll top with yoghurt and salsa . . . picante is my fav but I'll also try the mango salsa - 4/22/10
  • KYAHSMUM
     The combination of cheese and sweet potatoes did not sound appealing in the least, but I gave it a go in desperation for something new. I was suprised that it was quite wonderful. I added some salsa on the 2nd half. Yum! - 12/29/09
  • QUERIAN
     So amazing! I had my doubts but this simple dish is really wonderful! I always season my sweet potatoes with pumpkin pie seasoning and cayenne pepper for added flavor, too! - 1/7/10
  • SEPHONEE
     Very simple, yet very good. I added a couple of dashes of cinnamon, cumin and garlic powder. - 5/13/09
  • HEARTOFFIRE2
     No! No! Not bad! I clicked the stars wrong and can't edit it. I meant to give it 4 stars. I added a can of diced tomatoes, teaspoon of cilantro, and cut up a cooked sweet potato before combining all into a cassarole - 10/4/11
  • AMBERGLOW3
     I had it and loved it, i added garlic and onions.. - 6/4/11
  • TRACYZABELLE
     I make my own beans to cut the sodium - 2/3/10
  • NERNIEISFIT
     Easy and delicoius. I added onions and a tablespoon of non-fat greek yogurt. - 1/13/10
  • DAYSGIRL09
     Loved it, would make it again. I added cumin and it gave it a nice kick. - 4/29/09
  • SYLVIALYNN2
     Thanks for the recipe. I would not have thought of that combination. Will definitely try this as soon as I can get to the store but will slice the sweet potato on rounds and steam on top of the black beans as they heat. I like the texture better when steamed. Baking makes the potatoes mushy. - 3/23/09
  • JUST4MENOW
     I don't eat cheese, but this is tasty with quinoa & spinach too. - 10/26/11
  • HOPEFULHIPPO
     Are sweet potatoes and yams the same thing? Was wondering. This, by the way was very good. Filling. Another alternative per the Biggest Loser cookbook. cook potato, put laughing cow garlic and herb cheese in middle and serve. This way was much more of a meal. Yum - 12/28/10
  • MEB898
     I really enjoyed this combination! - 7/12/10
  • DIANE7786
     I mashed the potatoes and mixed in beans, cheese and a little salsa so it wasn't as dry. It's not pretty but it tastes great. - 2/15/10
  • JUICYSWEETS
     This was FABULOUS!!!! My 1/2 of yam was 8oz. 1/4 cup of black beans and 1oz of whole milk mozz (cubed) then melted in microwave for 1.5 minutes. Total Calories 405. Thank You so much this was reaallllly YUM:) - 2/11/10
  • AKELAZ
     Very good - made it with half a sweet potato and added sour cream and pico de gallo. Delish - 10/7/09
  • CBREEES
     this was very good. Made it for myself at lunch, easy to make but maybe a little too dense and dry. Maybe adding more of the water from the beans or a little FF sour cream. Does this count as 2 vegetable servings? - 3/25/09
  • ESPOLOTERIA
     I microwaved the potato and added salsa to top. Pretty tasty :) - 9/26/11



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