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Southwestern Roasted Sweet Potato

Re# of servings: 4-6 TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes ​ ​

Ingredients ● Dressing: ○ 1 tbsp ○ 4 tbsp lime juice ○ 1 tsp Tajin Clasico Seasoning ○ 1 tsp chili powder ○ 1 tsp powder ○ 1 tsp dried cilantro ● Roasted Sweet : ○ 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed into ½ in squares (approx. 4 cups chopped) ○ 1 tbsp olive oil ○ 1 tsp Tajin Clasico Seasoning ○ ½ large red bell pepper, chopped ○ ½ large yellow bell pepper, chopped ○ 1 jalapeno, diced ○ 1 (15-16oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed ○ 1 ½ cups corn, dry roasted ○ ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped ○ 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in ½ ○ Optional: ■ and pepper to taste ■ 1-2 avocados, pitted, skin removed and chopped ■ 1 onion, chopped

Directions 1. Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk until well combined

2. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a large rimmed baking sheek with olive oil

3. Peel and cut sweet potatoes; add to a bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Tajin (or lime seasoning), salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Source: http://www.delishifull.com/southwestern-roasted-sweet-potato-salad/ ​ Contact Cooking Matters: Email: [email protected] ​ Check out the website: sites.owu.edu/cookingmatters ​ ​

4. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring every

10 minutes. They are done when crisp on the outside and tender on the inside

5. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, add corn to a non-stick skillet and dry roast until browned, stirring occasionally. Approx. 10-15 minutes. Time varies depending on whether corn is fresh or frozen

6. Chop all other ingredients and add to a large serving bowl, along with the roasted corn

7. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Add to serving bowl with the other ingredients

8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until combined

9. Serve at room temperature or chilled!

Recipe Source: http://www.delishifull.com/southwestern-roasted-sweet-potato-salad/ ​