NeighborhoodHub kitchen
Loaded sweet potato bowls
Sweet, smoky, and satisfying—with almost no hands-on cooking.
~$1.93 per serving
What goes in
- Sweet potatoes2 medium~$1.60
- Black beans, drained1 can (15 oz)~$1.00
- Salsa½ cup~$0.65
- Shredded cheddar¼ cup~$0.50
- Ground cumin½ tsp~$0.10
Whole recipe estimate$3.85
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Let’s make it
- 1
Scrub and pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 8–12 minutes, turning halfway, until soft; timing varies by size.
- 2
Warm beans, salsa, and cumin in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
- 3
Split potatoes into bowls, fluff the insides with a fork, and top with beans and cheese.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.