Best 6 South American Bean And Sweet Potato Bake Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to South America with this enticing bean and sweet potato bake, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. This hearty and wholesome dish, deeply rooted in South American cuisine, showcases the perfect harmony between tender beans, sweet potatoes, and an array of aromatic spices. Join us as we explore the vibrant flavors of this delectable bake, along with two additional recipes that capture the essence of South American cuisine. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the rich culinary traditions of this diverse region.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEANS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND CHIPOTLES



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I used Rancho Gordo Mexican heirloom San Franciscano beans for this richly flavored dish. The beans are dark reddish purple, not too big, with an earthy, sweet taste that fits perfectly into this slightly sweet and spicy baked bean dish. From the supermarket, use red beans or pintos.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound red beans, San Franciscano beans, or pintos, washed, picked over for stones, and soaked in 2 quarts water for 4 hours or overnight
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow or red onion, chopped
Salt to taste
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
2 chipotles in adobo, seeded and minced
2 large sweet potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), peeled and cut in large dice

Steps:

  • Place beans and soaking water in an ovenproof casserole. Add bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Check beans at regular intervals to make sure they are submerged, and add water as necessary.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 300 degrees . Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir onion and garlic into beans, along with salt to taste, tomato paste, honey or agave nectar, and chipotles, and stir together. Add sweet potatoes and bring back to a simmer, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and place in oven.
  • Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until beans are thoroughly soft and sweet potatoes are beginning to fall apart, checking and stirring from time to time to make sure that beans are submerged. Either add liquid or push them down into the simmering broth if necessary. Remove from heat and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 644 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

LOADED SWEET POTATOES WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHEDDAR



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To make a halved sweet potato into a more substantial side, load it with black beans and sharp Cheddar, then send it back into the oven until the cheese melts and sizzles. Pair it with something a bit lighter, like fish tacos or a green salad, or build it into its own meal by adding sliced avocado, torn cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, or even a fried egg.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each), scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup cooked black beans (if canned, rinsed and drained)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise, then brush all over with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt.
  • Place cut side down on prepared sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Take sweet potatoes out of the oven, turn them over and let cool slightly. Use a fork to rough up the flesh and slightly flatten the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide half the cheese among the potato halves. Spoon the black beans over them, then cover with the remaining cheese. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the beans have warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTH AMERICAN BEAN AND SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This recipe has been lurking in my filing system forever as a cutting from some magazine or other! It looks like there are a lot of ingredients, but there's nothing unusual to find. The chocolate gives this recipe authenticity. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005.

Provided by Mrs B

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and chopped
2 red peppers, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 red chile, chopped (mild)
3/4 ounce dark chocolate
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
14 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetcorn (in water)
3 tablespoons cornmeal (instant polenta)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook onion, peppers and celery for 8 minutes; stir in the next 9 ingredients (or in other words, everything except the topping ingredients) and simmer for 25 minutes; spoon the mixture into a large oven proof dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 F / 190 C /gas mark 5.
  • Drain off 4 tbsps water from the sweetcorn, then whizz the rest of the contents of the tin in a blender; place pureed sweetcorn in a saucepan, add polenta and stir and simmer to thicken.
  • Allow to sweetcorn mix to cool then beat in the egg; spread the mix over the filling and sprinkle over with paprika, sugar and salt.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES & BEANS



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A superhealthy supper that's perfect for a busy weeknight, try making double the beans and freezing for next time

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 small sweet potatoes
1 tbsp smoked paprika , plus extra to serve
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
splash of Worcestershire sauce (Lancashire sauce is a veggie option)
2 x 400g cans mixed beans in water, drained
400g chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp light soured cream , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork, then cook them in the microwave on High for 8 mins or until soft. Rub with 1 tsp of the paprika, 1 tsp of the oil and some seasoning. Transfer to a baking tray, put in the oven and cook for 10-15 mins until crispy.
  • Meanwhile, make the beans. Cook the onion in the remaining oil until soft. Add the garlic, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and the remaining paprika, and cook for a further 1-2 mins until sticky. Tip in the beans, tomatoes and a splash of water, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are ready.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with the beans on top, a dollop of soured cream and a pinch of paprika, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 136 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 69 grams sugar, Fiber 31 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

BLACK BEAN-SWEET POTATO SKILLET



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My fiancé loves sweet potatoes. By adding black beans, I came up with a nutritionally complete main dish. Its bright orange and black color makes it fun for Halloween. -April Strevell, Red Bank, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the beans, sweet potatoes, broth, chipotle, pepper and cinnamon., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are very tender and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Serve with black bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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I love black beans and sweet potatoes... this is a wonderful blend of flavors. I like to cook this in the crockpot but it can also easily be done on the stovetop.

Provided by Good Vibe Goddess

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 8h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup corn kernel
sour cream (optional)
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
  • Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and lime if desired.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for black beans and pinto beans, but you can use any type of bean that you like. Some other good options include kidney beans, navy beans, and great northern beans.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes will help to bring out their natural sweetness and caramelize them slightly.
  • Add some spice: If you like spicy food, you can add some chili powder, cumin, or paprika to the recipe. You can also add a chopped jalapeño pepper for an extra kick.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This recipe is delicious served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cheese. You can also add some chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish.

Conclusion:

This South American bean and sweet potato bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The combination of beans, sweet potatoes, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that will please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give this South American bean and sweet potato bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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