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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

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Black beans are a tasty nonmeat source of iron, which is key to high energy and strong immunity.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

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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Preparation

  1. 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

283 calories
2 grams fat
0 grams saturated fat
58 grams carbohydrate
14 grams fiber
11 grams protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self