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Loaded Sweet Potato Bites

Name: Loaded Sweet Potato Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings (6-8 rounds)
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1cm-thick rounds; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper; Small pinch of cumin; Small pinch of salt

Roasted sweet potato rounds topped with black beans, melted cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Like mini open-faced tacos on a sweet potato base.

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30 minutes2 servings (6-8 rounds)Regular family foods

Ingredients(8)

1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1cm-thick rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper
Small pinch of cumin
Small pinch of salt

Instructions(10 steps)

1
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Arrange sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the tray. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3
Roast for 15 minutes, then flip each round and roast for another 10 minutes until tender and starting to caramelize around the edges.
4
While sweet potatoes roast, warm the black beans in a small pan with cumin. Mash half of them lightly with a fork so they stick together, leaving the other half whole for texture.
5
Remove sweet potatoes from the oven. Top each round with a spoonful of the black bean mixture.
6
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each loaded round.
7
Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
9
Add a small dollop of sour cream and a few pieces of diced bell pepper on top of each bite.
10
Serve while warm. These are easy for little hands to pick up and eat.

Nutritional Highlights

-Sweet potato is rich in beta-carotene and fiber
-Black beans provide plant protein and iron
-Cheese adds calcium for bone growth
-Bell pepper contributes vitamin C for iron absorption

Age Appropriateness

Fun finger food for 2-3 year olds. Each bite is a complete mini-meal with protein, carbs, and vegetables all in one.

Introduction Tip

Start with just cheese on the sweet potato rounds, then gradually add the beans and toppings over multiple meals as your child gets familiar with each layer.

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Instructions(10 steps)

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Arrange sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the tray. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Roast for 15 minutes, then flip each round and roast for another 10 minutes until tender and starting to caramelize around the edges.

While sweet potatoes roast, warm the black beans in a small pan with cumin. Mash half of them lightly with a fork so they stick together, leaving the other half whole for texture.

Remove sweet potatoes from the oven. Top each round with a spoonful of the black bean mixture.

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each loaded round.

Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.

Add a small dollop of sour cream and a few pieces of diced bell pepper on top of each bite.

Serve while warm. These are easy for little hands to pick up and eat.