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Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Kale and White Beans

Affordable, wholesome, and easy to prepare, sweet potatoes topped with lemony kale and white beans makes a delicious meal any day of the week; perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium/large sweet potatoes For organic I spent $2.70
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
  • 1 shallot or other onion, chopped $.40
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced $.10
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest cost included in the lemon listed below
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
  • 1 bunch kale, thick stems removed, chopped (can substitute collards, baby kale, chard, spinach, etc) $2 to 3
  • 1 (15 oz) can Cannellini beans (about 2 cups cooked beans) For organic, $.99; otherwise $.79
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional $.20
  • juice from half a lemon cost varies; one small lemon = approximately $.50
  • toasted tamari pumpkin seeds $.44

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Prick the tops a few times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake until soft, about 45 to 60 minutes depending on size.
  2. Preheat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oil, if using. Add the shallot and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, lemon zest, and salt, and cook for 1 minute. Add the kale, beans, and red pepper flakes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and deep green. Add the lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Remove from heat.
  3. Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly. Top each one with the kale and bean mixture and pumpkin seeds. Or if this is meal prep, allow everything to cool. Store the potatoes and bean mixture separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts include the tablespoon of oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 529mg (22%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 35250IU (705%) Vitamin C 90.8mg (101%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 529mg 22%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 35250IU 705%
Vitamin C 90.8mg 101%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.