Untested recipe: quantities, servings and timings are suggested adaptations of the original meal idea and have not been kitchen-tested. Use the doneness checks below and adjust as needed.
Servings: 1 | Suggested prep time: 5 minutes | Estimated cooking time: 9 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Scrub the sweet potato, pierce several times with a fork, and place on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave 5 minutes, turn carefully, then heat in 1-minute bursts until tender throughout.
- Heat beans separately until steaming. Split potato, fluff the flesh with olive oil and cumin, then top with beans and pumpkin seeds. Add optional salt.
Low-energy prep tip
Microwave a whole sweet potato; use canned beans.
Recipe notes
Use oven mitts when handling the hot potato.
Dietary labels apply only when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements. Check labels and cross-contact guidance for your needs. Salt is optional where listed; follow your own care plan rather than using a recipe to set sodium intake.
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