Pikay Fire Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Chef Veera

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By Chef Veera Gaul, Ph.D.

Ingredients

(* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives)

2 sweet potatoes

½ cup Pikay Fire Slaw (Pickled Pepper People)

1 cup black beans

½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes (optional)

½ cup corn (thawed and patted dry, or off the cob)

3 tablespoons (heaped) minced cilantro

2 tablespoons minced red onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lime, juiced (divided), about 2 -2 ½ tablespoons of juice

2 tablespoons O&V Unflavored EVOO *

1 teaspoon O&V Guacamole Dip *

1 avocado

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Using a fork, prick holes all over the sweet potatoes, rub gently with 1 teaspoon of EVOO to coat lightly. Place in the oven and bake for 40 -60 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes) until fork tender.

In a bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cilantro, red onion, garlic and tomato (if using).

In a smaller bowl mix the Guacamole dip mix with one teaspoon of water and let sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate the herbs. Then add in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and the remaining EVOO. Combine well and drizzle over the black bean mixture. Toss well.

Mash the avocado in a small bowl, add the remaining tablespoon of lime juice and salt to taste.

Make a slit down the center of the potato about halfway to the bottom of the potato. Pinch the long ends together to open up the center. Using a fork, fluff the center of the sweet potato and fill with the black bean mixture. Top each potato with 2-4 tablespoons of Pikay Fire Slaw (depending on how much heat you like).

Top with a dollop of mashed avocado and garnish with some additional chopped cilantro.

Serves 2

Active time 15 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes

Notes

* The Pikay Fire Slaw from The Pickled Pepper People actually MAKES this dish amazing. This product can be purchased directly from The Pickled Pepper People The Guacamole Dip is a really fun and easy way to add tremendous flavor with little effort. Alternatively, use a combination of coriander, cumin and garlic powder totaling the one teaspoon. Although this will change the flavor, it will also be delicious.

The Unflavored EVOO adds antioxidant health and great flavor to the dish, feel free to substitute with your favorite high quality EVOO.

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