Healthy Loaded Sweet Potato

2013-11-17
  • Yield : 4
  • Servings : 4
  • Prep Time : 20m

Ingredients

  • 4 Medium Sized Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Low Fat Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 can low sodium black beans
  • 1/2 cup mild or spicy salsa
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Method

Step 1

Poke holes in the potato with a fork, and cook if the microwave for about 8-10 minutes, or until soft) on high for 4 potatoes, or bake in your oven for about 45 minutes at 400°F.

Step 2

Combine sour cream and taco seasoning in a small bowl and mix

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add peppers, onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt. Cook until the onions have caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, stir to combine and heat through (about another 5 minutes).

Step 4

Slice the potato lengthwise down the middle, use a fork to fluff the inside of each potato. Top with 2 tbsp shredded cheese, 1/4 of the black bean mixture, 2 tbsp sour cream mixture and 2 tbsp salsa of salsa. Garnish with green onion.

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