MIXED BEANS ON SWEET POTATO

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium sweet potatoes

•1tin of mixed beans, rinsed

• 1 medium tomato, diced

•2tsp olive oil

•½tsp ground cumin

•½tsp ground coriander

•¼tsp salt

• 2 tbsp low-fat cottage cheese

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

METHOD

1. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave on high until tender in the centre (12-15 minutes). If you have more time, bake in the oven at 200°Celsius until tender (about one hour).

2. In the meantime, combine the beans, tomato, oil, cumin, coriander and salt in a medium-sized bowl and microwave on high for a few minutes. Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. When cool enough to handle, slash each sweet potato lengthwise, press open to make a well in the centre, and spoon the bean mixture over.

4. Top each with a dollop of cottage cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.

❱❱ NOTE Be sure to eat the skins, as these are full of fibre.