Spicy Beans On Baked Sweet Potato Food

BAKED SWEET POTATOES & BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork, then cook them in the microwave on High for 8 mins or until soft. Rub with 1 tsp of the paprika, 1 tsp of the oil and some seasoning. Transfer to a baking tray, put in the oven and cook for 10-15 mins until crispy.
• Meanwhile, make the beans. Cook the onion in the remaining oil until soft. Add the garlic, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and the remaining paprika, and cook for a further 1-2 mins until sticky. Tip in the beans, tomatoes and a splash of water, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are ready.
• Serve the sweet potatoes with the beans on top, a dollop of soured cream and a pinch of paprika, if you like.

BAKED BEANS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND CHIPOTLES

Steps:

• Place beans and soaking water in an ovenproof casserole. Add bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Check beans at regular intervals to make sure they are submerged, and add water as necessary.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 300 degrees . Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir onion and garlic into beans, along with salt to taste, tomato paste, honey or agave nectar, and chipotles, and stir together. Add sweet potatoes and bring back to a simmer, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and place in oven.
• Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until beans are thoroughly soft and sweet potatoes are beginning to fall apart, checking and stirring from time to time to make sure that beans are submerged. Either add liquid or push them down into the simmering broth if necessary. Remove from heat and serve hot or warm.

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees with racks in middle and bottom positions. On a rimmed baking sheet, lightly brush corn tortillas on both sides with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake on middle rack until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes. On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chili powder. Roast on bottom rack until tender and golden, flipping halfway through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepot, heat remaining teaspoon of oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beans and 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and lightly mash beans with a fork. Spread beans on tostadas, top with sweet potato, jalapenos, onion, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F With aluminum foil or parchment paper, line a cookie sheet.
• In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat potatoes. Place potato strips on the foil or parchment lined cookie sheet and leave space between strips for even baking.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes become crispy. Turn strips every 5 to 7 minutes as needed. Serve immediately.

SPICY BEANS ON BAKED SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 210 degrees (gas 6-7).
• Rinse the sweet potatoes, then pierce with a small sharp knife. Place them on a baking.
• tray and bake for 1-1½ hours, or until soft.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden. Add garlic and spices, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the tomato and stock, stir well, then add the vegetables and beans.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
• Uncover, increase the heat slightly, and cook.
• for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid had reduced and thickened. Stir in the coriander leaves just before serving.
• To serve, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthways. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the top. Add a dollop of light (soy) sour cream and sprinkle with grated (soy) cheddar cheese.

SPICY WHITE BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH GREENS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and garlic. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add the potatoes, chile, ginger, tomatoes, beans, brown sugar, allspice, cumin, bay leaves, and stock; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.
• Close to serving time, stir in the cooked greens. Adjust seasonings, remove bay leaves, and serve.

BAKED POTATO WITH SPICY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Prick potatoes in several places with fork or sharp knife. Bake 45 to 50 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, cook onions in small skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove onions from skillet; set aside.
• Spray skillet with additional cooking spray. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Cut slits in tops of potatoes; top with beans and onions.