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Baked Sweet Potato with Black Beans, Avocado and Salsa

Fluffy baked sweet potatoes topped with smoky black beans, avocado, a quick tomato salsa and coconut yoghurt.

Serves 245 minutes (mostly baking)Plant-basedGluten-freeRich in fibre, protein and magnesium

What you need

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 400 g tin black beans, drained
  • ½ tsp ground cumin and ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, ½ red onion and a handful of coriander, finely chopped, with lime juice, for the salsa
  • Coconut yoghurt and lime wedges, to serve

Putting it together

  1. Bake: prick the sweet potatoes and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 40–45 minutes, until soft. (Or microwave for 8–10 minutes.)
  2. Warm the beans: warm the beans with the spices and a splash of water, mashing a few.
  3. Make the salsa: mix the tomatoes, onion, coriander, lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  4. Serve: split the potatoes and pile in the beans, avocado, salsa and a spoon of yoghurt.

Why it's good for you: Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and fibre, and black beans are full of plant protein and polyphenols. A hearty, comforting plate that's naturally plant-based and gluten-free.

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