All sweet potatoes have a sweet, earthy flavor with a hint of nuttiness
Orange sweet potatoes have a strong sweet flavor & are moist inside.
White sweet potatoes have a mild sweet flavor with a dry crumbly texture.
How to Prepare Sweet potatoes can be added to any recipe & be prepared in many ways
Purple sweet potatoes have a mild sweet flavor with a dry dense texture.
How to Select Choose sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin that are bright in color. Avoid cut, wrinkled or bruised potatoes. If potatoes have eyes, cut out with a knife.
How to Store
Leave the skin on for more fiber, vitamins & minerals.
Store in perforated plastic bag in a cool, dry, dark place. Do not store with onions. They can cause onions to spoil faster Refrigerate in shallow, airtight container or zip-close bag up to 5 days.
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1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 sweet potato, diced 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained 1 (15.5 oz) can no-salt-added black beans, drained & rinsed 1 lime, juiced 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 avocado, sliced
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, onion, garlic, chili powder & cumin. Cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken is browned on all sides. 2. Add potatoes, tomatoes & chilies. Cook 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. 3. Add beans & lime juice. Cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring throughout. Stir in cheese & remove from heat. 4. Serve topped with avocado & cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe Serving size
(331g)
330
Amount per serving
Calories
% Daily Value* Total Fat 14g Saturated Fat 4.5g
18% 23%
Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 220mg Total Carbohydrate 24g Dietary Fiber 8g Total Sugars 4g Includes 0g Added Sugars
25% 10% 9% 29% 0%
Protein 27g Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 189mg
15%
Iron 2mg
10%
Potassium 820mg
15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Are calories & sodium close to a match? This recipe is 1 for 1 certified & meets a lower sodium standard.
Jalapenos & bell peppers are a tasty addition to this dish!