Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad Recipes

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHILE DRESSING

Start with sweet potatoes, which are in season, beautiful and cheap, and roast them with red onion and olive oil. Roasting instead of boiling makes a huge difference: not only do you get a rich, smoky flavor, but the peeled exterior is toughened a bit so that the potatoes stay intact when tossed with the other ingredients. You can serve this sweet potato salad warm or at room temperature; it's great both ways.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories easy, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Black Beans and Chile Dressing image

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put sweet potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, toss to coat and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown on corners and are just tender inside, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; keep on pan until ready to mix with dressing.
Put chilies in a blender or mini food processor along with garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Process until blended.
Put warm vegetables in a large bowl with beans and bell pepper; toss with dressing and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 501, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 950 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, preferably red, chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh hot chili, like jalapeño
1 clove garlic, peeled
Juice of 2 limes
2 cups cooked black beans, drained (canned are fine)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SALAD

This is a great, easy recipe! It comes from Everyday Food. I packed it for my lunch and I'm really impressed by the flavor. Great for a side dish or light meal.

Provided by Reddyrat

Categories Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad image

Steps:

Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with cumin, red-pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
Roast on lower rack, until tender, tossing once during cooking, 25 to 35 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk lime juice with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, beans, onion, and cilantro; mix gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 7.9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
coarse salt and pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 pound total)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

LOADED SWEET POTATOES WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHEDDAR

To make a halved sweet potato into a more substantial side, load it with black beans and sharp Cheddar, then send it back into the oven until the cheese melts and sizzles. Pair it with something a bit lighter, like fish tacos or a green salad, or build it into its own meal by adding sliced avocado, torn cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, or even a fried egg.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Black Beans and Cheddar image

Steps:

Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise, then brush all over with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt.
Place cut side down on prepared sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Take sweet potatoes out of the oven, turn them over and let cool slightly. Use a fork to rough up the flesh and slightly flatten the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide half the cheese among the potato halves. Spoon the black beans over them, then cover with the remaining cheese. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the beans have warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each), scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup cooked black beans (if canned, rinsed and drained)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
Black pepper