Dinner for 4
Slow Cooker Loaded Sweet Potatoes
$6.31for 4190 minServes 4
Slow-cooked sweet potatoes are filled with seasoned beans and corn, then finished with avocado, cilantro, and cashew sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $2.26Typical price |
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.31 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cookerFall
$1.58 per serving$6.31 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup canned black beans
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/3 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce
Steps
- Place the sweet potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Stir the black beans, corn, tomato sauce, scallions, cumin, cayenne, and kosher salt together in a bowl.
- Add the bean mixture to the slow cooker during the final 15 minutes and cover.
- Blend the cashews, remaining 1/4 cup water, smoked paprika, salt, lemon juice, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Split the tender potatoes, fill them with the bean mixture, and top with avocado, cilantro, and cashew sauce.
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