Spicy Sweet Potato Nachos

Serves: 4

Source: Canadian Living, March 2018

Ingredients:

  • 1 large sweet potato, sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 can (375 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 sweet green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers from jar, drained
  • 2 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salsa, cilantro and sour cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the sweet potato. Toss with olive oil, paprika powder, garlic powder and salt. Arrange on on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and getting crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine beans, green pepper, onion, banana peppers and hot pepper sauce.
  4. Top the sweet potatoes with the black bean mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 8 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes.
  5. Top with salsa, cilantro and/or sour cream.