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Sweet Potato Chili Boats
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| Sweet Potato Chili Boats |
4 Medium Sweet Potatoes, cut in half, length-wise
Place the potato boats on baking sheet and cover with foil
BAKE at 400 degrees F. until done. Remove from oven to cool.
Sauté 1 T. Oil,
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
ADD:
1 can Black Beans
1 C. Corn Kernels
1/2 tsp. Chili or Cajun-type Seasoning
2 T. Tomato Purée or Paste
MASH (gently) with a Fork:
Insides of Sweet Potatoes (maintain skins in boat shapes)
TOP boats with Chili
SERVE with Endive or Very Green Salad
Place the potato boats on baking sheet and cover with foil
BAKE at 400 degrees F. until done. Remove from oven to cool.
Sauté 1 T. Oil,
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
ADD:
1 can Black Beans
1 C. Corn Kernels
1/2 tsp. Chili or Cajun-type Seasoning
2 T. Tomato Purée or Paste
MASH (gently) with a Fork:
Insides of Sweet Potatoes (maintain skins in boat shapes)
TOP boats with Chili
SERVE with Endive or Very Green Salad
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