Yes, sweet potatoes are delicious loaded too and with this recipe with zero guilt. It is so filling and so good for you!
1 medium to large sweet potato, baked
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
A dash or two of cumin and paprika
1/2 cup of canned black beans, rinsed
1/3 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 red, green or yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 dollop of plain Greek-style yogurt
Bake the sweet potato in a 400 degree oven until cooked through (about 45-50 minutes). In a medium skillet, sauté the garlic, onions, peppers and spices in the olive oil until a bit soft. Add the black beans and stir until the black beans are heated through. Slice the cooked sweet potato length -wise and spoon the black bean/onion/pepper mixture on top. Garnish with the cilantro and the dollop of Greek yogurt.
