Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Main Dish, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8 medium sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • 2 medium green peppers, chopped
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Pierce potatoes with a fork and bake at 400 for 35-40 minutes, or until tender.

  2. Meanwhile, cook peppers, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in olive oil for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

  5. Stir in corn and parsley and simmer 5 minutes longer.

  6. Cut sweet potatoes in half, top with chili, and sprinkle with cheese.

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