Food for Skin Part 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Sweet Potatoes (small, scrubbed clean, cut lengthwise in half)
• 1 can Black Beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing beans)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin (optional for extra flavor)
• 1 medium Tomato (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 whole Lemon (juiced)
• 1 tsp Ghee (optional, adds richness)
• 1 tsp Sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes

   Wash the sweet potatoes, place on a cutting board and slice each lengthwise in half.

   Time: PT5M

3. Roast Sweet Potatoes

   Arrange the halves cut‑side up on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and roast for 60 minutes, or until the flesh is very tender.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Heat Skillet

   While the potatoes roast, place a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

   Time: PT2M

5. Sauté Black Beans

   Add the drained black beans to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and cumin, and sauté for 8 minutes until heated through and lightly fragrant.

   Time: PT8M

6. Make Salsa

   In a mixing bowl combine diced tomato, chopped red onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

   Time: PT10M

7. Cool Sweet Potatoes Slightly

   Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and let them sit for 5 minutes so the steam dissipates.

   Time: PT5M

8. Mash Sweet Potato Flesh

   Using a fork, gently mash the interior of each sweet‑potato half until it becomes fluffy but still holds shape.

   Time: PT5M

9. Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes

   Spoon a generous portion of the seasoned black beans onto each sweet‑potato half, top with salsa, and drizzle optional ghee and sriracha if desired.

   Time: PT5M

10. Serve

    Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes warm as a hearty main dish.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

10 g