Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• Juice of 2 medium limes
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from relish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Place sweet potatoes and onions on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil. Bake, turning occasionally, until edges brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Place jalapenos, garlic, lime juice in a blender or food processor and process until blended.

Toss warm sweet potatoes and onions, beans, and bell pepper in a large bowl.  Add the jalapeno mixture, salt and  pepper. Toss well. Top with cilantro.