Purple Sweet Potatoes With Beans

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Prepare the sweet potatoes:
  • Wash and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  • Place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 45–60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
• Heat the beans:
  • Warm black beans in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the salsa and heat for 2–3 minutes.
• Assemble:
  • Slice open each baked sweet potato and fluff the inside with a fork.
  • Spoon the black bean–salsa mixture on top.
  • Add cilantro, avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper if desired.

Approximate values per stuffed sweet potato:

• Calories: ~268 kcal
• Protein: ~12 g
• Carbohydrates: ~42 g
• Fiber: ~14 g
• Fat: ~1 g (without avocado)
• Sodium: ~516 mg
• Iron: ~3.1 mg
• Calcium: ~101 mg