Recipes
veg
Sweet Potato Nachos #FITTRMasterchef2
By Khushboo Pandey
⏳ Prep Time: 45 minute
21 Aug 2022
Nutritional Overview
Calories
339.9 kcal
Protein
23.5 gm
Carbs
47.3 gm
Fats
6.3 gm
Ingredients
Nachos 2 pounds (about 6 medium) sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1/4 cup olive oil Smashed Black Beans (see recipe below)
16 ounces (about 4 cups) shredded cheese (I like a mix of Monterey Jack, pepperjack, and yellow cheddar) 1/3 cup salsa or pico de gallo 1 or 2 ripe avocados, sliced (or, for a bit more excitement, 1 or 2 batches of the Chunkiest, Herbiest, Greenest Guacamole) For serving: thinly sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, thinly sliced raw or pickled jalapeños, thinly sliced raw or pickled onions, thinly sliced scallions, sour cream (for dolloping), gently crushed tortilla chips, roughly chopped cilantro Lime wedges, for serving
Smashed Black Beans 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 (15-ounce) can black (or pinto) beans, liquid reserved 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Method
Step 1
Nachos::-- ️⃣Heat the oven to ºF. ️⃣Slice the (unpeeled) sweet potatoes into rounds about / inch thick. Err on the thin side for more charred, crispy potatoes; thicker for creamier—both are excellent. ️⃣In a large bowl (or directly on two rimmed sheet pans) toss the potatoes with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. Bake, with one pan on a rack in the top of the oven and the other on the bottom, for to minutes, until well charred. Flip the potatoes, swap the positions of the sheet pans, and continue cooking until cooked through and charred on the other side, another to minutes. Remove the trays from the oven and toss the potatoes to ensure none are stuck to the pan. ️⃣Reduce the heat to ºF. Spread about half the beans and sprinkle half the cheese over one tray of potatoes. Return the tray to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted, about minutes. ️⃣Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Building on the one tray, layer the remaining sweet potatoes over the melted cheese. Cover the second layer of potatoes with spoonfuls of the beans (use the rest of the batch or however much you’d like). Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and return to the oven for another minutes, or until the cheese is melted. ️⃣Dot the surface of the nachos with large spoonfuls of salsa or pico de gallo. Scatter avocado over the nachos (or dot with large spoonfuls of guacamole). Finish with the remaining desired toppings and serve immediately, with lime wedges for squeezing.
Step 2
Smashed Black Beans::-- ️⃣While the potatoes are cooking, make the beans. Heat tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and season with salt and pepper. ️⃣Cook, stirring regularly, until translucent, about minutes. Make a well in the center and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Stir in the paprika and cumin and let sizzle for seconds, until the spices are fragrant. ️⃣Dump the entire can of beans (yes, liquid, too!) into the pot. Fill the can halfway with water, pour into the pot as well, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about minutes. ️⃣Taste and season with salt and pepper. Use the side of a spoon or spatula to gently smash the beans up a bit. Let cool slightly, then mix in the vinegar before serving. #FITTRMasterchef
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