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Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Updated Oct 5, 2010
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Looking for a delicious dinner tonight? Then check out this tasty sweet potatoes and black beans recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (3 cups)
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked rice

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place sweet potatoes in 2-quart saucepan; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside in a bowl.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix orange juice, cornstarch, pie spice and cumin in same saucepan. Heat to boiling. Boil about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in sweet potatoes, beans and rice. Cook about 2 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition

285 Calories
1g Total Fat
12g Protein
66g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
285
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
420mg
Total Carbohydrate
66g
Dietary Fiber
9g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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