Sweet Potato Nachos

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Seasoned sweet potatoes make a delicious base for traditional nacho toppings. Try them for an afternoon snack or game day appetizer.

Ingredients 
Servings  6  

  • Cooking spray
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped tomato (1 medium Italian plum/Roma tomato) OR 1/3 cup canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup chopped avocado


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two medium baking pans with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, oil, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single layer in the baking pans. 
  3. Bake for 10 minutes. Using a spatula, turn over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. 
  4. Remove the pans from the oven. Sprinkle the beans and cheddar over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 2 minutes, or until the cheddar melts.
  5. Sprinkle with the tomato and avocado.


Source: American Heart Association