Southwestern Sweet Potatoes
This simple recipe turns sweet potatoes into a quick, tasty meal. They're spiced just right to give them a savory kick.
Sweet potatoes are full of flavor and nutrients, including many that are great for your smile. The high amounts of vitamins A and C found in sweet potatoes are particulary helpful in maintaining good gum health.
Ingredients
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4 Sweet Potatoes
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2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
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2 Garlic Cloves, minced
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1 Pound Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
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1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
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1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
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3/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
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1/4 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic
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1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
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15 Ounces Black Beans, rinsed
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1/3 Cup Red Enchilada Sauce
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1/4 Cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
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1 Small Red Onion, sliced
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1 Jalapeno, sliced
- Toppings of Your Choice
Instructions
- Wet some paper towels and place them on a plate large enough to hold sweet potatoes.
- Pierce potatoes with a fork and place on wet paper towels. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, garlic, and black pepper together.
- Toss chicken with half the spice mixture in small bowl.
- Combine chicken and half of the spices in a small bowl.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until done. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add beans, enchilada sauce and remaining spice mixture to skillet. Cook until mixture is heated through, for about 3 minutes.
- Split potatoes lengthwise and fluff with a fork. Divide the mixture evenly over the potatoes. Top each potato with cheese, red onion, and jalapenos.
- Add your favorite toppings such as sour cream or guacamole to your potato.
- Enjoy!