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Cheesy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Casserole

A cozy, cheesy casserole is classic comfort food. We amped up the nutrition by including plenty of nourishing veggies. Black beans provide powerful plant-based protein while the sweet potatoes offer up a healthy dose of vitamin A, an antioxidant important for vision and immunity.

Active Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Yield
Serves 6

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Step
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender on the outside, 10 to 12 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in black beans, corn and 3/4 cup cheese.
3. Step
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Cover the baking dish with foil; bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil; bake until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Top with scallions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mild diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
  • ¾ cup canned no-salt-added sweet corn, drained
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Tags

Diabetes AppropriateEgg FreeGluten-FreeHeart HealthyNut-FreeSoy-FreeVegetarian

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