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