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Black Bean Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (4 Ingredients & vegan)

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I have come to the conclusion that everyone wants easy recipes for dinner. Come six o’clock on a Tuesday night, even those who proclaim steadfast allegiance to the slow food movement long for a delicious meal made with 4 to 6 familiar ingredients (give or take), even fewer steps (ideally while doing something else at the same time), and minimal fuss and muss. If it’s nutritious to boot, it’s the modern home cook’s golden fleece.

Since my singlehood days in graduate school, I have come up with some reliable standbys that fit the above requirements, all of which are delectable and have (since) been extensively husband-tested.

For example, my black bean chili-topped sweet potatoes.

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They are grand for lunch, fabulous for dinner, and a hit with meat & potato-people, vegan folks and friends, and everyone in between. The whole shebang is ridiculously easy to make, and very good for you, too. My 3-ingredient chili topping is baffling: how can anything so easy taste so good? The key is to use a good quality salsa, but honestly, even as I type that, I know it isn’t true: I’ve made it with many a jar of cheap-o salsa and it still rocks. But if you can swing a good chipotle salsa, do.

I suggest the simplest of toppings– a dollop of plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy) and some cilantro at its most minimal. I gobbled it up for lunch today–and what a gorgeous day it has been– and will sleep better tonight knowing that my Monday lunch will be the same. Additionally, I know my morning run will be super-powered thanks to this easy, energizing repast. Happy eats, everyone!

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Black Bean Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes (vegan option)

Black Bean Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes (vegan option)

Yield: 2 main dish servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
  • 1-1/2 cups good quality, chunky bottled salsa (preferably chipotle)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Optional Toppings:

  • plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places.., Place in a baking dish and bake at 425F about 1 hour.) (Alternatively , microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 12 to 15 minutes
  2. Meanwhile, combine salsa, cumin & beans in a saucepan over medium heat (or medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Cool potatoes 5 minutes, then slit each lengthwise, pressing open, then spoon the chili into the center of each. If desired, top each with a dollop of the yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro.

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Camilla

Friday 15th of October 2010

Yay! Marie I am thrilled that you like them so much. It's so nice to have some quick and healthy FAST food ideas at hand. Cheddar sound like a perfect topping to me--love the cheese, too :)

Marie

Friday 15th of October 2010

These are amazing! This is the second time in two weeks that we are having them. I topped mine with just a sprinkling of shredded cheddar as opposed to the yogurt, though. Thanks for sharing. What a quick, easy, and nutritious meal!

CaSaundraLeigh

Monday 4th of October 2010

This looks delicious! I still can't decide if I like sweet potatoes in savory or sweet dishes better!

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