September 30, 2024
Sweet Potato Black Bean Hash
Servings:
4
Difficulty:
This lunch is a staple in my house as it comes together in minutes. Pair it with a slice of avocado toast or tortillas and guacamole for a filling and satisfying meal.
Why you will love this recipe
Helps support eye health. Sweet potatoes contain carotenoids, compounds that your body uses to help your vision.
Maintains a healthy gut microbiome. Beans and sweet potato are both rich in resistant starch which gut bacteria feed off of and produce beneficial chemical signals for the entire body.
Versatile and meal prep friendly. This hash can be eaten with bread for a brunch dish or used as a filling for tacos or enchiladas for dinner.
Ingredients
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeño
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 large handfuls kale
1 can black beans
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
Oil, for cooking
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Cilantro, for garnish
Method
PREP. Dice onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato into roughly even sized pieces. Mince garlic and jalapeño. Chop kale into bite sized pieces. Drain and rinse black beans.
COOK. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add a touch of oil. Add onion. Sauté until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic. Sauté until fragrant but do not burn, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper and sweet potato. Season with a generous pinch of salt. Cover and cook until sweet potato is soft enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Add kale and black beans. Cover and cook until kale has wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with paprika and black pepper.
SERVE. Transfer to plates or bowls. Top with pumpkin seeds and cilantro.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I serve sweet potato black bean hash? Round out the meal with starch from sourdough bread and healthy fats from avocado.
What can I do with leftover sweet potato black bean hash? Use it as a filling for tacos or enchiladas.
How can I make sweet potato black bean hash less spicy? Use ½ a jalapeño and remove the seeds.
How can I store sweet potato black bean hash? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.