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Healthy Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Healthy Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cut into ½ inch fries
  • Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Avocado
  • ½ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro
  • ½ Lime Juiced
  • 1 Can Black Beans Rinsed and Drained
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced and divided in two
  • ¾ Cup Cheddar Cheese Grated
  • 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions Green parts only, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno Sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Toss the sweet potatoes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes.
  4. While sweet potatoes bake, prepare the avocado crema. Combine the avocado, lime, cilantro, Greek yogurt, ½ the garlic, and ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt in a food processor and pulse to combine until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Next, heat ½ a tablespoon of olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the strained black beans, ¼ teaspoon salt, and taco seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. Then set aside.
  6. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, and toss with remaining salt and pepper. Then top with grated cheese, followed by cooked black beans, green onions, and jalapeno and serve.