Sensational! This combination of roasted sweet yams, crunchy corn, black beans in a light jalapeno dressing — an explosion of flavors and colors.
Ingredients
6 cups peeled sweet potato (Louisiana yams) chunks (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
2/3 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon jarred jalapeno slices
Instructions
1. Preheat oven 425°F. Coat foil lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. On prepared pan, toss together sweet potatoes, salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon
olive oil. Roast about 30 minutes or until potatoes are crisp. Cool.
3. In large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans and cilantro.
4. In blender, puree lime juice, garlic, jalapeno and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with potato mixture and serve.
Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings
Food Facts
Calories 113
Calories from fat 28%
Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 99mg
Carbohydrate 19g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 4g
Protein 2g
Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
