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Sweet Potato Black Bean Bake


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This super easy, one-dish meal, plant-based Sweet Potato Black Bean Bake honors the traditional flavors of Central America.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup medium salsa
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Kosher salt (as desired, optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Spray a medium baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Place sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and black beans in the dish and stir gently.
  4. Mix together lemon juice, salsa, olive oil, garlic, cumin, allspice, black pepper, and salt (optional) in a small dish). Add to the vegetable mixture in the baking dish and mix well.
  5. Place in oven (uncovered) and bake for 50-60 minutes until vegetables are tender and golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American, Central American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 169
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 117 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 11 g
  • Protein: 8 g