Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

This sweet potato black bean casserole is naturally sweet, cheesy, filled with yummy layers and flavorful. It's high protein and vegetarian.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black bean sweet potato casserole, sweet potato and black bean casserole, Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

Servings: slices

Equipment

Baking dish

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato
14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
14 oz can chopped tomatoes
½ medium yellow onion finely chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup salsa divided
2-4 tortillas *
1 cup cheddar grated **
Salt & black pepper to taste

Garnish (optional):

Fresh cilantro chopped
Sour cream
Mashed avocado
Salsa

Instructions

Sweet Potatoes

Place your large sweet potato (with peel on) on a plate with some water and microwave on the highest setting for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool down. Then, peel and cut into cubes.

Casserole

Spray an 8"x8" baking dish with olive oil. Preheat the oven to 400F.
In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potato, black beans, chopped tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup of salsa on the bottom of the baking dish. Then, cover it with a layer of tortilla. Tear it apart so it nicely fits on top.
Add about 2/3 of the mixture of sweet potato on top of the tortillas, and level it out so it's well spread over.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup salsa on top of the layer and spread it around.
Now, cover with a layer of tortillas and add the rest of the sweet potato mixture. Level it out and sprinkle it over with cheddar cheese.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the casserole is slightly golden brown on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve with mashed avocado, sour cream and additional salsa.

Notes

* The number will vary based on the size of the tortillas. Pick tortillas according to your dietary needs. There are so many different options: corn, flour, gluten-free or whole wheat.

** use dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free/vegan option.

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