Southwestern Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans Recipes

BLACK BEAN-SWEET POTATO SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the beans, sweet potatoes, broth, chipotle, pepper and cinnamon., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are very tender and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Serve with black bean mixture.

SOUTHWESTERN SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Scrub and dry sweet potatoes.Prick each potato with a fork in several places. Wrap in foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until tender all the way through.
• Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, saute onion in olive oil until clear. Add black beans, Rotel, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and red pepper flakes. Simmer bean mixture on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
• Remove potatoes from oven, unwrap and slice potatoes lengthwise, making several cuts. Then slice crosswise, making a cross-hatch pattern, opening up the potato. Spoon half of the bean mixture onto each potato.
• Top each potato with a 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro or chives, if desired.

SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in 2 quart saucepan; add enough water just to cover; heat to boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender; drain and set aside.
• Mix orange juice, cornstarch, cinnamon and cumin in same saucepan.
• Heat to boiling. Boil about 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Stir in sweet potatoes, beans and rice.
• Cook about 2 minutes, until hot. Serve.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CILANTRO BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 6-8 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper and green onions; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans, salsa, corn, lime juice, peanut butter, cumin and garlic salt; heat through. Stir in cilantro., With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each sweet potato. Fluff pulp with a fork. Spoon bean mixture over potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with additional cilantro.

BLACK BEAN POTATO AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, soup, red pepper, peas, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and pepper. Spoon half of mixture into a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with half the potatoes, salt and cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender.