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    The vegetarian diet

    Cuban Black Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Rice

    Serves 4

    COST: $1.87

    Per 1 cup

    Calories: 387

    Fat: 8g

    Carbohydrates: 76g

    Protein: 13g

    Fiber: 13g

    Sugar: 8g

    Sodium: 491mg

    3 cloves garlic, minced

    2 large sweet potatoes, chopped small

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained

    3⁄4 cup vegetable broth

    1 tablespoon chili powder

    1 teaspoon paprika

    1 teaspoon cumin

    1 tablespoon lime juice

    Hot sauce, to taste

    2 cups rice, cooked

    In a large skillet or pot, sauté garlic and sweet potatoes in olive oil for 2–3 minutes.
    Reduce heat to medium low and add beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Bring to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook for 25–30 minutes until sweet potatoes are soft.
    Stir in lime juice and hot sauce, to taste. Serve hot over rice.