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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole

Hearty Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole for Cozy Meals

This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole is a hearty, wholesome dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups Black Beans Canned or cooked
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt & Pepper For seasoning
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Or chicken broth
Optional Garnish
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then boil in water for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped red onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and sautéed vegetables. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. In the baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
  6. Pour vegetable broth around the edges of the casserole, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with additional veggies or spices to balance flavors while keeping the earthy cumin and sweet pepper notes.

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