Savory Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potato
Recipe from Melanie Ng at FoodTalk . org This recipe is vegan !
Photo by Tara Clark on Unsplash
1 medium cooked sweet potato 3 tablespoons black beans 2 tablespoons corn 1 tablespoon diced red or green pepper a dash of chili powder & cumin
> Slice open the middle of the cooked sweet potato to form a pocket for other ingredients . Fluff the sweet potato by scraping the inside of the potato with a fork . Layer on the desired toppings . Serve warm .
Tip No . 5 : Check What ’ s in Season Paying attention to what is in season can mean lower prices , fresher taste and better quality ! Check out local markets that offer locally grown produce in order to support your community and even save money . Visit FoodTalk . org to see their “ What ’ s in Season ?” chart based on months of the year . This spring cabbages , carrots and greens are in season in Georgia , so seek out recipes that include those items ! Check for bulk prices here , and freeze a big batch for later in the year .
Grocery shopping can be stressful , and current prices certainly don ’ t help ! Try to take time and implement these 5 tips visiting the store . Before making the trip , check local deals and coupons . After checkout , read over your receipt to see how you did . At the end of the week , before your next grocery trip , think back on how the previous week ’ s groceries did . Did I like the recipes ? Were they well-balanced and nutritious ? Did I need to return to the grocery store to supplement what I already bought ? Did I stay in budget ? Remember — these are skills that you can learn and improve on , so don ’ t be afraid to change up your grocery routine !
> In addition to the toppings shown , try leftover chili ; stir-fried or steamed vegetables ; caramelized pineapple with ham ; nonfat plain yogurt ; sunflower seeds or other nuts ; peas ; sautéed apples ; or even a poached egg .
> Sweet potatoes are very versatile . Bake extra and use the leftovers for easy meal prep .
References : www . bls . gov / cpi , www . myplate . gov , foodtalk . org / en / blog / whats-in-season-in-georgia
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