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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

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Photo by Kana Okada

Black beans are a tasty nonmeat source of iron, which is key to high energy and strong immunity.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced orange or red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
4 cups baby arugula

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 375°. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, place potatoes in a layer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake until tender, 15 minutes; let cool. In a bowl, whisk juice, vinegar, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add potatoes, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions and mint; toss; serve over arugula, and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Per Serving

283 calories
2 grams fat
0 grams saturated fat
58 grams carbohydrate
14 grams fiber
11 grams protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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