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Sweet Potato Nachos

Sweet Potato Nachos
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Can nachos be a healthy dinner? Tender baked rounds make the perfect base for these loaded sweet potato nachos packed with protein, fiber, and flavor – a nutritious twist on a classic favorite!

Ingredients

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For the sweet potatoes

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the nachos

  • ¾ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon each garlic powder and chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon each cumin and kosher salt
  • 1 cup Mexican-style blend shredded cheese (omit for vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion or pickled red onions
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup pico de gallo, drained (or finely diced tomato and red onion)
  • ¼ cup canned corn, drained
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • Sour cream (or Vegan Nacho Cheese or Cashew Cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Cut the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch slices. Place the slices in a large bowl, sprinkle with 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and stir to thoroughly coat both sides of all slices.
  3. Place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper, taking care that the rounds do not overlap. Bake 10 minutes on one side, then remove from the oven, flip all rounds, and bake another 10 minutes until soft (fork tender). 
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the black beans with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and kosher salt. Chop the cilantro, red onion, green onions, and jalapeño pepper (if using). 
  5. When the potatoes are baked, sprinkle them with the cheese and place them back in the oven until it is melted, about 2 minutes. 
  6. Remove the tray from the oven. Pile the sweet potatoes towards the center. Top with the beans, cilantro, red and green onion, drained pico de gallo and corn, sliced jalapeno peppers (if using), and dollops of sour cream and guacamole. 

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