Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean

• ½ cup diced bell peppers

• 2/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

• ¼ teaspoon chili powder

• 2 limes, juiced

• Salsa

• ½ avocado, diced

• Garnish (optional)

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a fork to prick holes in potatoes. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until flesh is soft.

2. Meanwhile, combine peppers, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside to let flavors develop.

3. Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Cut slits down each lengthwise, and pull apart to create a well for fillings.

4. Spoon 2 tablespoons salsa and bean mixture into each potato. Top with avocado and cilantro, if desired.