Ingredients
Scale
Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional for some heat)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds.
- Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices on a platter, top with black beans, corn, and cheese, then add remaining slices and repeat.
- Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, then top with avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Adjust spices based on personal preference for heat.
- Can substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian