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Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!
Prep/Cook Time: 20 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed
- ¾ cup chopped kale
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- ¼ cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- Prick sweet potato all over with a fork. Microwave on High until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash kale and drain, allowing water to cling to the leaves. Place in a medium saucepan; cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice, until wilted. Add beans; add a tablespoon or two of water if the pot is dry. Continue cooking, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is steaming hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Split the sweet potato open and top with the kale and bean mixture. Combine hummus and 2 tablespoons water in a small dish. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle the hummus dressing over the stuffed sweet potato.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 472 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 85 g, Fiber: 22 g, Total Sugars: 20 g, Protein: 21 g, Sodium: 489 mg, Potassium: 1673 mg, Iron: 7 mg, Folate: 202 mcg, Calcium: 191 mg, Vitamin A: 35810 IU, Vitamin C: 55 mg
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