Great HEAL Recipes

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A that supports eye health!

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
• 1 cup sliced yellow onion
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can low sodium black beans (rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• Toppings: sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges

Recipe Directions

1. Poke the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on high, about 12 minutes. 
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini, onion, and cayenne and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the beans, salt, and pepper and cook about 2 minutes. 
3. Split the sweet potatoes. Divide the bean and veggie mixture, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro among the potato halves. Serve with lime wedges.