We’ve all heard of Sweet Potatoes Fries- why not Sweet Potato Nachos!

The seasoned sweet potatoes with the mellow cheese create a wonderful combination for a snack or healthier game-day appetizer!

Ingredients

Servings  6

• • 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), makes about 6 cups of rounds

• • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• • 1 tsp. chili powder

• • 1 tsp. garlic powder

• • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika

• • 1/3 cup black beans (drained, rinsed)

• • 1/3 cup reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese

• • 1/3 cup chopped tomato (1 plum tomato)

OR

• • 1/3 cup no-salt-added, canned, diced tomatoes (drained, rinsed)

• • 1/3 cup chopped avocado

Directions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cover the baking pans with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

1. 1. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes thinly (about quarter-inch rounds). In a bowl, toss the rounds with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder and paprika. Spread evenly on prepared pan (might need two pans). Bake for 10 minutes and use a spatula to flip the sweet potato rounds. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until crisp.

1. 1. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle beans and cheese over the sweet potatoes. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and avocado. Serve.

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