Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Black Beans and Chili Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 large onion, preferably red, chopped
• 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 11/2 Tablespoons minced jalapeño
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 cups black beans, unsalted (canned or dried and cooked according to instructions)
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Heat oven to 400°.

Put sweet potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 Tablespoons oil, toss to coat and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast, turning occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown on corners and are just tender inside, 30–40 minutes. Remove from oven; keep on pan until ready to mix with dressing.

To make dressing, put jalapeños in a blender or mini food processor along with garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil and a salt and pepper. Process until blended.

Put warm vegetables in a large bowl with beans and bell pepper; toss with dressing and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day.

Makes 8 servings

Nutritional Details

Per serving (1/8 of recipe)

Calories: 198

Fat: 6.75 gm

Saturated Fat: 1 gm

Carbohydrates: 30 gm

Sodium: 190 mg

Fiber: 7 gm