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Ingredients
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2 small sweet potatoes (about 8 oz. each)
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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8 ounces 95%-lean ground beef
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2 scallions, sliced, green and white parts separated
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
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1 tablespoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup canned low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed
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½ cup water
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¼ cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
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4 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream for garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
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Prick sweet potatoes in several places with a fork and place on the prepared pan. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and scallion whites. Cook, stirring and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, chipotles to taste, paprika, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add beans and water; cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute more. Cover and keep warm.
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Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Leaving the skins intact, carefully scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add 1 cup of the chili mixture and stir to combine. Fill each potato skin with the sweet potato-chili mixture (the skins will be full). Return to the baking sheet and top with remaining chili mixture and cheese.
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Bake until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with scallion greens and garnish with sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
266 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1/2 sweet potato + 1/2 cup chili | |
Calories 266 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 30% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 20g | 40% |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
Vitamin A 14371IU | 287% |
Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
Folate 15mcg | 4% |
Sodium 351mg | 15% |
Calcium 124mg | 10% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Magnesium 61mg | 15% |
Potassium 872mg | 19% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.