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Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole Recipe
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This Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious vegetarian dish featuring tender sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and a melty cheese topping. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it combines smoky spices with fresh ingredients and can be served with optional avocado or sour cream for added creaminess.

Ingredients

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For the Casserole:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or vegan alternative)

For the Topping:

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional: sliced avocado or sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Boil or steam the diced sweet potatoes until they are tender, which usually takes about 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes and set them aside.
  3. Cook Vegetables and Beans: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper until they soften, roughly 4 to 5 minutes. Then, add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine the spices with the vegetables. Mix in the black beans and corn kernels and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  4. Assemble Casserole: In the greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked sweet potatoes, then half of the black bean and vegetable mixture. Repeat this layering with the remaining sweet potatoes and bean mixture. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  5. Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Optionally, serve with sliced avocado or a dollop of sour cream for added creaminess. Enjoy while warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cheese with a vegan cheese alternative to make this dish vegan.
  • Fresh or frozen corn kernels both work well for this recipe.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño when cooking the vegetables.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • This casserole can also be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.

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