Microwave sweet potatoes and fill them with seasoned black beans and tomatoes.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized sweet potatoes (or white potatoes)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium tomato, diced (or one small can low sodium diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil of choice
- Optional toppings: 1/4 teaspoon salt, sour cream or plain yogurt, scallions, cilantro
Instructions
- Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork.
- Microwave potatoes on high 12-15 minutes, or until tender.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
- Slice each potato down the middle.
- Press open, making a well in the center.
- Spoon the bean mixture into the middle of each potato.
- If desired, top with sour cream/yogurt, scallions, or cilantro.