Featuring Japanese sweet potatoes, a "superfood" eaten daily by the world's longest-living people in Okinawa, this colorful bowl of veggies can decrease inflammation and wow your taste buds!

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
 2 tsp unrefined coconut oil OR extra-virgin olive oil
 1 cup black beans
 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
 ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
 salt & pepper
 seasoning blend (including garlic, onion, pepper, etc)

1

Preheat toaster oven or oven to 425 degrees F.
Rinse sweet potatoes in cool water and pat dry.

2

Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-60 minutes (flipping once after about 25 minutes), until soft and easily pierced with a knife.

3

Meanwhile, cook mixed vegetables according to package instructions (simmering on the stovetop is preferable) and drain & rinse the beans if using canned.

Rinse cilatnro under cool water, shake off excess, and pat dry with paper towel. Chop and set aside.

4

When sweet potatoes are cooked, remove from oven and carefully cut in half lengthwise. Add 1 tsp of olive oil or coconut oil and salt and pepper.

5

Top with 1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, 1/4 cup cilantro, and another drizzle of olive oil (if desired). Top with seasoning blend and enjoy!!

6

Did you know that sweet potatoes are a fantastic source of healthy carbohydrates, B vitamins, minerals, potassium, carotenoids (a powerful phytonutrient), and vitamin A? Make sure you always include a healthy fat in order to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins!!

Ingredients

 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
 2 tsp unrefined coconut oil OR extra-virgin olive oil
 1 cup black beans
 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
 ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
 salt & pepper
 seasoning blend (including garlic, onion, pepper, etc)

Directions

1

Preheat toaster oven or oven to 425 degrees F.
Rinse sweet potatoes in cool water and pat dry.

2

Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-60 minutes (flipping once after about 25 minutes), until soft and easily pierced with a knife.

3

Meanwhile, cook mixed vegetables according to package instructions (simmering on the stovetop is preferable) and drain & rinse the beans if using canned.

Rinse cilatnro under cool water, shake off excess, and pat dry with paper towel. Chop and set aside.

4

When sweet potatoes are cooked, remove from oven and carefully cut in half lengthwise. Add 1 tsp of olive oil or coconut oil and salt and pepper.

5

Top with 1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, 1/4 cup cilantro, and another drizzle of olive oil (if desired). Top with seasoning blend and enjoy!!

6

Did you know that sweet potatoes are a fantastic source of healthy carbohydrates, B vitamins, minerals, potassium, carotenoids (a powerful phytonutrient), and vitamin A? Make sure you always include a healthy fat in order to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins!!

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