Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

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

Steps

  • 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.
  • 2
    Mix orange juice, cornstarch, pie spice and cumin in same saucepan. Heat to boiling. Boil about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • 3
    Stir in sweet potatoes, beans and rice. Cook about 2 minutes or until hot.

  • The tantalizing aromas from this black-and-orange stovetop dish will entice the whole family into the kitchen. Round out dinner with a salad topped with avocado and sliced tropical fruit.

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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