Microwave Loaded Sweet Potato with Black Beans, Fried Egg, and Pico de Gallo

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Instructions:

1. Potato and Beans: Puncture the sweet potato with a fork and microwave for 5-10 minutes until very soft, adjusting for your microwave's power. Remove potato and cut it in half for two servings or quarter it for four. Heat the beans in a separate microwave-safe bowl until warmed through.
2. Pico de Gallo: While potato and beans are cooking, in a small bowl combine quartered tomatoes, minced jalapeño, minced onion, minced cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir and set aside to allow flavors to combine.
3. In a frying pan that is lightly coated with either cooking spray or neutral oil, fry egg to desired doneness.
4. With the back of a fork, smash the inside of potato and season with salt and pepper. On a plate, add shredded lettuce, top with potato, beans, egg, and Pico de Gallo.

Acknowledgements

This project resulted from a partnership between the American Indian Foods program of the Intertribal Agriculture Council and Montana State University (MSU). The project was funded by MSU’s Outreach and Engagement Council and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (award number 2020-38640-31523-WS1RE through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW21-929). MSU and USDA are equal opportunity employers and service providers. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of MSU or the USDA.

Innovator

MSU Food Product Development Lab (FPDL) collaborates with communities to innovate and develop new food products, focusing on enhancing nutritional value and economic opportunities for local producers, particularly in underserved regions.

 

Project Partner

Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) promotes the conservation and development of agricultural resources for Native American communities, focusing on sustainable practices, food sovereignty, and economic growth through advocacy, technical assistance, and policy development.

 

Funder

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (WSARE) program provides competitive grants to support farmer-driven research and education initiatives that promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance profitability, and protect natural resources across the Western United States.

Funder

MSU Outreach & Engagement Council (OEC) fosters community partnerships and engagement initiatives to enhance public service, educational opportunities, and the university's land-grant mission throughout Montana and beyond.