Pasaden Star News/Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Herbed Bean and Sweet Potato Hash

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A 250 N/A 3gm 711mg 48gm 10gm 5mg


INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon butter or margaine 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (1/2-inch cubes) 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, or 1-1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can small red beans or 1-1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged small red beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper



1 Melt butter in a large skillet; add sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic and herbs. Cook, covered, over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Mash beans coarsely; stir into vegetable mixture and cook until hot through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.

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