Black Bean-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

Categories: Dinner, January2011, healthy, sweet potatoes, vegetarian

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 can(s) (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 2 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place in a baking dish and bake at 425 degrees until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour.)

2. Meanwhile, combine beans, tomato, oil, cumin, coriander and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat.)

3. When just cool enough to handle, slash each sweet potato lengthwise, press open to make a well in the center and spoon the bean mixture into the well. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.

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