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Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole
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16 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 55MINS

Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole

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This Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Black Beans is bold in color, flavor, and nutrition!
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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This Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Black Beans is bold in color, flavor, and nutrition!
55MINS
Total Time
$1.46
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Coconut Oil
1/2 Tbsp
Coconut Oil
Onion
1
Medium Onion, thinly sliced
Bell Pepper
1 1/2
Bell Peppers, thinly sliced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Whole Kernel Corn
1 1/2 cups
Chili Powder
1/2 Tbsp
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
Mild Salsa
1/2 cup
Mild Salsa
Canned Black Beans
1 3/4 cups
Canned Black Beans, rinsed, drained
Colby Jack Cheese
1 1/2 cups
Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
or Cheese of Choice
Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup
Tomato
to taste
Tomatoes, diced
Avocado
to taste
Avocados, diced
Sour Cream
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
321
Fat
13.6 g
Protein
16.2 g
Carbs
35.3 g
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 2
Add Coconut Oil (1/2 Tbsp), Bell Peppers (1 1/2), Onion (1) and Garlic (2 cloves) to a medium-large nonstick skillet. Cook on medium heat, stirring occassionally until onions and peppers begin to brown on the edges. Add Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Ground Cumin (1 tsp) stir to combine, then remove from pan and set aside.
step 2 Add Coconut Oil (1/2 Tbsp), Bell Peppers (1 1/2), Onion (1) and Garlic (2 cloves) to a medium-large nonstick skillet. Cook on medium heat, stirring occassionally until onions and peppers begin to brown on the edges. Add Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Ground Cumin (1 tsp) stir to combine, then remove from pan and set aside.
step 3
Add dried Whole Kernel Corn (1 1/2 cups) to the same skillet along with a small amount of coconut oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the corn begins to become golden brown as it roasts.
step 4
Sprinkle corn with Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Ground Cumin (1 tsp), stir to coat and remove from heat. Add the roasted veggies, Canned Black Beans (1 3/4 cups) and Mild Salsa (1/2 cup) into the corn, stir until well mixed.
step 4 Sprinkle corn with Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Ground Cumin (1 tsp), stir to coat and remove from heat. Add the roasted veggies, Canned Black Beans (1 3/4 cups) and Mild Salsa (1/2 cup) into the corn, stir until well mixed.
step 5
In an 8x10 or 9x9 baking dish, add a layer of spiralized Sweet Potatoes (2), followed by a layer of roasted veggie mix, Colby Jack Cheese (3/4 cup).
step 5 In an 8x10 or 9x9 baking dish, add a layer of spiralized Sweet Potatoes (2), followed by a layer of roasted veggie mix, Colby Jack Cheese (3/4 cup).
step 6
Then repeat the layers one more time ending with the Colby Jack Cheese (3/4 cup).
step 7
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Increase heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and remove the foil while casserole bakes an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle final layer of Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup) and bake 5 more minutes or until top later of cheese is melted and sweet potatoes are cooked through.
step 8
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with toppings of choice such as Tomatoes (to taste), Avocados (to taste), Sour Cream (to taste) and Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Serve and enjoy!
step 8 Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with toppings of choice such as Tomatoes (to taste), Avocados (to taste), Sour Cream (to taste) and Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Serve and enjoy!
Tags
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Mexican
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