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Healthy Baked Sweet Potato with Black Beans and Avocado

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A quick, easy, and nutritious meal featuring oven-baked sweet potatoes topped with seasoned black beans and creamy avocado. This recipe is comforting, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced or mashed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 small yellow or red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lime
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Optional toppings: crumbled feta or queso fresco, Greek yogurt or sour cream, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick them a few times with a fork.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
  4. Bake the sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until fork-tender and skins are slightly crisp.
  5. While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Turn off the heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the beans. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
  9. Slice or mash the avocado with a fork, adding a pinch of salt and a little lime juice to brighten the flavor.
  10. Once sweet potatoes are done, slice them open lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fluff the inside slightly with a fork.
  11. Spoon the warm black beans generously into each sweet potato.
  12. Top with avocado and any optional toppings like crumbled cheese, sour cream, or red pepper flakes.
  13. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Check sweet potatoes at 35 minutes if they vary in size to avoid overcooking. Season beans well with spices and lime juice for best flavor. Keep avocado fresh by tossing with lime juice. Leftovers store best with components separate; avoid reheating avocado.

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