Barbecue Sweet Potato Nachos

Nachos Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes (long and evenly round is ideal), washed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• Optional: 1/2 avocado, pit removed and diced

Dressing Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1-1/2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spread sweet potato rounds on a large sheet pan and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast potatoes for 10-15 minutes, toss and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for dressing in small bowl.
4. Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Sprinkle onion, black beans, bell pepper, and avocado (if using) over the sweet potatoes and let cool.
5. Drizzle with dressing or use dressing to dip.

Makes 4 servings
Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
Cost per recipe: $4.56
Cost per serving: $1.14

Nutrition facts per serving: 300 calories; 12g total fat; 2.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 5mg cholesterol; 710mg sodium; 40g carbohydrate; 9g fiber; 8g sugar; 0g added sugar; 10g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 2% Daily Value of potassium.

Sources: Katie Shoultz, NEP Marketing and Media Specialist, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP.

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