Southwestern Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans Recipe

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Southwestern Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Top each potato with a 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro or chives, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 400.92 Kcal (1679 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.28g 17%
Cholesterol 8.4mg 3%
Sodium 674.83mg 28%
Potassium 810.44mg 17%
Total Carbs 40.76g 14%
Sugars 7.12g 28%
Dietary Fiber 7.41g 30%
Protein 8.25g 16%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 18%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 44%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 117.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.52 Kcal (714 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.8g 17%
Cholesterol 3.57mg 3%
Sodium 287.02mg 28%
Potassium 344.7mg 17%
Total Carbs 17.34g 14%
Sugars 3.03g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.15g 30%
Protein 3.51g 16%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 44%
Iron 1.3mg 17%
Calcium 50mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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