Side Dishes
Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A medley of salsa, beans, Pepper-Jack, and creamy avocado jazzes up tantalizing sweet potatoes with lots of zesty flavors.
Yields
4 - 4 serving
Total Time
Cook Time
Ingredients
- 1 c. salsa
- 1/2 c. drained, rinsed small white beans
- 1/2 c. drained, rinsed chickpeas
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 c. salsa
- 4 sweet potatoes, each 6-8 oz, baked
- 1 c. grated Pepper-Jack cheese
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into ½" pieces
- 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp. drained diced pimientos
Instructions
In nonstick skillet, cook first 5 ingredients until hot. Split potatoes lengthwise; fluff insides with fork. Top each potato with 1 tbsp cheese. Top with bean mixture and remaining cheese.
On microwave- safe plate, microwave in 15-sec. intervals until cheese is melted. Top with last 3 ingredients.