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Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole is a delicious, protein-packed, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato cubed, cooked
  • 14 oz Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 14 oz Chopped Tomatoes canned
  • 0.5 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Salsa divided
  • 2-4 Tortillas gluten-free option if needed
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese grated
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • Mashed Avocado
  • Extra Salsa

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Oven
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Microwave the sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes until soft, then cool, peel, and cube.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil spray.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato, black beans, tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon.
  4. Spread ½ cup of salsa in the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Layer broken tortillas evenly over the salsa.
  6. Spread 2/3 of the sweet potato mixture over the tortillas.
  7. Add the remaining salsa on top of the sweet potato mixture.
  8. Layer more broken tortillas over the salsa.
  9. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over the tortillas.
  10. Top with grated cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  12. Let rest briefly, then garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Can freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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