Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
"Make this your entire meal if you are following a vegan or vegetarian diet. It provides both filling fiber and plant-based proteins," Whitney Larson, Hy-Vee Dietitian, Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 10
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee Select olive oil | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee ground cumin, divided | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper | ||
| 2 ear(s) sweet corn, husked | ||
| 8 mini bell peppers | ||
| 1 (15 oz) can Hy-Vee black beans, drained and rinsed | ||
| 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped | ||
| ¼ c. sliced green onions | ||
| 1 to 2 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and chopped* | ||
| 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro | ||
| ¼ c. fresh lime juice | ||
| 2 oz. Cotija cheese, crumbled |
Directions
- Shuck sweet corn.
- Lightly grease the rack of a charcoal or gas grill.
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, place sweet potato slices; drizzle with olive oil. Combine 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Grill sweet potatoes and corn for 6 to 8 minutes or until fork tender, turning halfway through cooking. Add bell peppers during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Remove all vegetables from grill and cool. Halve sweet potato slices.
- In a medium bowl, combine black beans, avocado, green onions, chile peppers and cilantro. Chop bell peppers, and remove corn from cob; add with sweet potatoes to black bean mixture. Stir in lime juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
- Serve the salad warm or chilled. Just before serving, top salad with Cotija cheese.
- *Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with jalapeños, wear protective gloves.
Nutrition facts
Servings
140 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 5g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 60%
0%
Vitamin C 70%
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 8%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Summer 2016.