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Sweet Potato Nacho Lunch: Delicious & Easy

Sweet Potato Nacho Lunch
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Enjoy Sweet Potato Nacho Lunch Boats, a healthy and flavorful meal featuring baked sweet potatoes filled with black beans, corn, and cheese, topped with your favorite nacho fixings. This recipe is perfect for a nutritious and satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (or a blend)
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. While the sweet potatoes bake, combine rinsed black beans, corn, smoked paprika, and cumin in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  7. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
  8. Scoop out some of the flesh from each half to create a “boat”, leaving about a 1/2-inch border. (Optional: save scooped flesh for another use).
  9. Spoon the black bean and corn mixture into each sweet potato boat.
  10. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling.
  11. Return the sweet potato boats to the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Add your favorite optional toppings such as diced tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Notes

  • For a spicier nacho lunch, add diced jalapeños to the filling or as a topping.
  • Reduced-fat cheese can be used for a lighter option.
  • Greek yogurt is a good substitute for sour cream.
  • Ensure sweet potatoes are tender before scooping to avoid breaking the boats.

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