Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Green Sauce
Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Green Sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a great way to enjoy the goodness of sweet potatoes and black beans in one meal. The green sauce adds a tangy and refreshing flavor to the dish, making it a perfect combination of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
For the Green Sauce:
- 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until they are tender.
2. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the black bean filling. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
3. Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the beans are heated through.
4. To make the green sauce, combine the cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the black bean filling.
6. Spoon the black bean filling into the sweet potato halves. Drizzle the green sauce over the top and serve.
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The sweet potatoes are soft and creamy, while the black bean filling adds a hearty and flavorful element. The green sauce adds a tangy and refreshing flavor that ties everything together.
Type of dish: Vegetarian Main Course
Main ingredients: Sweet potatoes, black beans, cilantro
