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I stock my pantry, fridge and freezer with staple ingredients for quick meals because sometimes life can get hectic. Maybe I get stuck in traffic or my errands take longer than expected, or I’ve made some serious miscalculations in the amount of time it will take me to complete a work project. For the days when my original dinner plans fall through, I’m grateful for recipes that I can pull together quickly with ingredients I have on hand, like my family’s favoriteCheesy Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole.
How the Recipe Works
The limited prep required to make this dish is a huge advantage for busy weeknights. The only cutting you’ll have to do is dicing a few sweet potatoes and chopping some scallions and cilantro. Then it’s just a simple task of measuring spices and opening a few cans. The cooking is a breeze, too. The sweet potatoes are briefly sautéed with a few spices then tossed with fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, black beans, corn and a bit of cheese. That mixture gets poured into a baking pan, is covered with more cheese and the oven does the rest of the work. Once the dish comes out, it’s topped with scallions and cilantro.
Why I Love This Meal
As a registered dietitian, I know the importance of a good meal. By “good”, I mean the meal needs to taste good, isn’t complicated to make and leaves you feeling happy and satisfied. This recipe is all of that and more! Here are a few of the reasons I make this for my family on repeat.
Swap In What You Have
To extend the meal further, serve with a simple side salad along with corn tortillas and salsa!
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