Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
An everyday vegetarian recipe built around large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), fresh lime juice, balsamic vinegar.
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- Cuisine
- International
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced orange or red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 4 cups baby arugula
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Method
- Heat oven to 375°. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, place potatoes in a layer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Bake until tender, 15 minutes; let cool. In a bowl, whisk juice, vinegar, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add potatoes, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions and mint; toss; serve over arugula, and garnish with lime wedges.
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