Name: Mexican Bean Sweet Potato Splits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 small sweet potatoes (225 - 275g); 2 tblsps olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tblsps fajita spice mix; 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 375g jar thick and chunky medium salsa; 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander; 3/4 cup grated Tasty cheese; Guacamole and pickled, sliced jalapenos, to serve; TIP: Cooking time for sweet potatoes will vary depending on thickness. Beans can be replaced with 1 and 1/2 cups (225g) shredded roast chicken meat.

Ingredients

6 small sweet potatoes (225 – 275g)

2 tblsps olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tblsps fajita spice mix

400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

375g jar thick and chunky medium salsa

1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander

3/4 cup grated Tasty cheese

Guacamole and pickled, sliced jalapenos, to serve

TIP: Cooking time for sweet potatoes will vary depending on thickness. Beans can be replaced with 1 and 1/2 cups (225g) shredded roast chicken meat.

Method

Step 1

Wash potatoes under cold water. Dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Place in a large, non-stick roasting pan. Drizzle with half the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well.

Step 2

Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Remove. Stand potatoes for 10 minutes. Clean pan.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until soft. Add spice mix and beans. Cook, stirring, until soft. Add spice mix and beans. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Mash beans with a fork. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa and 1/4 cup water. Stir until hot. Remove. Stir in coriander.

Step 4

Using a sharp knife, cut each potato lengthways down the centre, about halfway through. Gently squeeze the sides to open.

Step 5

Arrange, side by side, in the same oiled roasting pan. Spoon bean mixture evenly into potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to the hot oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden.

Step 6

Serve with guacamole, jalapenos, and remaining salsa.

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