Saturday, March 10, 2012

Sweet Potatoes with Collards and Adzuki Beans

(recipe from Whole Foods Market)

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
4 green onions, sliced and dark green parts reserved for garnish
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 bunch collard greens, thick stems removed and leaves sliced 1-inch wide
1 (15 oz.) can adzuki beans, rinsed and drained (or about 2 cups cooked)
4 tsp. toasted sunflower seeds
juice of 1 lime

Preheat oven to 400F.  Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to an hour.  Let cool, then peel and cut into 1-inch chunks.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 cup broth to a simmer over medium high heat.  Add white and light green parts of green onions and red bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.  Reduce heat to medium and stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth, collards, and beans.  Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until collards are wilted and tender, stirring occasionally.

Divide greens between 2 bowls.  Top with potatoes, sliced reserved green onions, sunflower seeds and lime wedges and serve.

(I made this to bring for my lunches, so did not plate as recommended.  Instead, I mixed the potato chunks, sunflower seeds, and lime juice into the peppers, collards, and beans after they'd cooked.  This dish was really good - very delicious vegetable combination, which didn't need much in the way of salt and pepper.)

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